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Geyler Family History

Geyler 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: Geller, Geyer, Geiler, Gehler, Eyler, Gayler, Seyler, Gesler, Beyler

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Where is the Geyler family from?

You can see how Geyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Geyler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geyler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Geyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyler 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Geyler. 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 187 military records available for the last name Geyler. For the veterans among your Geyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geyler in 1967 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geyler 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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