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Geschwindner Family History

Geschwindner 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, Schindler, Schwinger, Gschwind, Schwander, Schwender

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Where is the Geschwindner family from?

You can see how Geschwindner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschwindner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geschwindner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Geschwindner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geschwindner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geschwindner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Geschwindner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschwindner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geschwindner. 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 69 military records available for the last name Geschwindner. For the veterans among your Geschwindner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschwindner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Geschwindner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Geschwindner in 1964 was 86, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschwindner 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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