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Geigand Family History

Geigand 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: Weigand, Teigland, Heiland, Geiman, Gelfand, Weinand, Eiland, Gernand

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Where is the Geigand family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigand 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 Geigand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geigand. 50% of Geigand men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Geigand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigand 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geigand. 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 19 military records available for the last name Geigand. For the veterans among your Geigand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Geigand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geigand in 1968 was 84, and 100 in 1991.

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