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Geesner Family History

Geesner Name 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: Gessner, Weesner, Gesner, Reisner, Beisner, Messner, Greener, Elsner

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Where is the Geesner family from?

You can see how Geesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Geesner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geesner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geesner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geesner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Geesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geesner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geesner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Geesner. For the veterans among your Geesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geesner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geesner in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 2003.

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