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Geitman Family History

Geitman 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: Reitman, Geiman, Weitman, Getman, Gettman, Leitman, Heitman, German

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Where is the Geitman family from?

You can see how Geitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geitman families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geitman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Geitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geitman ancestors do for a living?

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

What Geitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Geitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geitman. 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 Geitman. For the veterans among your Geitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Geitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geitman in 1971 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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