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Geiseler Family History

Geiseler 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: Geisler, Geiszler, Geissler, Gensemer, Meisler, Eisele, Neisler

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Where is the Geiseler family from?

You can see how Geiseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Geiseler families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Geiseler's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Geiseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiseler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geiseler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Geiseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiseler 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Geiseler. 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 359 military records available for the last name Geiseler. For the veterans among your Geiseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiseler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geiseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geiseler in 1964 was 75, and 58 in 2003.

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