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Geistdorfer Family History

Geistdorfer 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: Reisdorf, Geister, Storer, Isadore, Meister, Georger, Weisberger

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Where is the Geistdorfer family from?

You can see how Geistdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geistdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geistdorfer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geistdorfer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geistdorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geistdorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geistdorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Unskilled Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geistdorfer. 100% of Geistdorfer men worked as an Unskilled Laborer. .

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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

  • Unskilled Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Geistdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geistdorfer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Geistdorfer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geistdorfer. For the veterans among your Geistdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geistdorfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Geistdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geistdorfer in 1968 was 70, and 47 in 1992.

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