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Geib Family History

Geib Name Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Gaibald) composed of gawi ‘quick clever’ + bald ‘strong bold’; alternatively from a short form of Gerhardt in the Palatinate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garb, Geil, Leib, Gehl, Feig, Gear, Heit, Gil, Eib, Lein

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Where is the Geib family from?

You can see how Geib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geib family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Geib families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Geib's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geib families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geib. 19% of Geib men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Geib women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geib were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Geib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geib 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geib. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Geib. For the veterans among your Geib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geib lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Geib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Geib in 1940 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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