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Geschwinder Family History

Geschwinder 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: Geschwind, Schwinger, Gschwind, Schwander, Schwender, Neuschwander

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Where is the Geschwinder family from?

You can see how Geschwinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geschwinder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Geschwinder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geschwinder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geschwinder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschwinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geschwinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geschwinder. 100% of Geschwinder men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Geschwinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Geschwinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschwinder 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 Geschwinder. 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 78 military records available for the last name Geschwinder. For the veterans among your Geschwinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschwinder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Geschwinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geschwinder in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 1999.

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