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Geschwill Family History

Geschwill 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: Geschwind, Getchell, Gschwind, Schwall, Schill, Ashwill, Gesell

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Where is the Geschwill family from?

You can see how Geschwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschwill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geschwill family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Geschwill's in USA. California had the highest population of Geschwill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geschwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geschwill. 100% of Geschwill men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geschwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Geschwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschwill 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Geschwill. 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 39 military records available for the last name Geschwill. For the veterans among your Geschwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschwill lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Geschwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Geschwill in 1976 was 97, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geschwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschwill 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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