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Geymer Family History

Geymer 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, Germer, Geimer, Gemmer, Beymer, Geller, Meyer, Elmer, Helmer

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Where is the Geymer family from?

You can see how Geymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geymer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geymer families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Geymer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geymer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geymer 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 114 census records available for the last name Geymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geymer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Geymer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Geymer. For the veterans among your Geymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geymer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Geymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geymer in 1975 was 73, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geymer 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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