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Geitz Family History

Geitz Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a greedy person from Middle High German gīt ‘greed avarice’ with a later change in meaning to ‘stinginess’ of the word Geiz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geitz family from?

You can see how Geitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Geitz families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Geitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geitz families in 1880.
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What did your Geitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geitz. 20% of Geitz men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Geitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geitz were Carpenter and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Geitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 654 immigration records available for the last name Geitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 952 military records available for the last name Geitz. For the veterans among your Geitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geitz in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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