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Geser Family History

Geser 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: Geyer, Geier, Oeser, Leser, Keser, Genser, Geer, Geter, Goeser

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Where is the Geser family from?

You can see how Geser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Geser families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geser families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geser 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 Geser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Geser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Geser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geser 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Geser. 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 301 military records available for the last name Geser. For the veterans among your Geser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Geser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geser in 1966 was 63, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geser 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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