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Geyger Family History

Geyger 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, Geiger, Gerger, Gyger, Geller, Berger, Meyer, Ledger, Egger

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Where is the Geyger family from?

You can see how Geyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geyger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Geyger family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geyger's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Geyger families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Geyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyger 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Geyger. 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 48 military records available for the last name Geyger. For the veterans among your Geyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyger lifespan?

Average Geyger life expectancy in 1996 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geyger 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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