This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geschlecht family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geschlecht Family History

Geschlecht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schlecht, Schlicht, Eschler, Gaschler, Schacht, Giesbrecht, Geschke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geschlecht family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschlecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What Geschlecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Geschlecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschlecht census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geschlecht

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Geschlecht. 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.

View all Geschlecht immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Geschlecht. For the veterans among your Geschlecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geschlecht military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geschlecht family history

Discover More

What is the average Geschlecht lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Geschlecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geschlecht in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschlecht 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geschlecht family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial