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Geilenfeldt Family History

Geilenfeldt 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: Neuenfeldt, Ihlenfeldt, Breitenfeldt, Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld

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Where is the Geilenfeldt family from?

You can see how Geilenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geilenfeldt family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geilenfeldt's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Geilenfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilenfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geilenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilenfeldt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Geilenfeldt. For the veterans among your Geilenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geilenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geilenfeldt in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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