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Geiersbach Family History

Geiersbach 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: Griesbach, Gersbach, Feuerbach, Weisbach, Giersch, Gierach, Driesbach

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Where is the Geiersbach family from?

You can see how Geiersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiersbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiersbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Geiersbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geiersbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geiersbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiersbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geiersbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repair Man and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geiersbach. 100% of Geiersbach men worked as a Repair Man and 100% of Geiersbach women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Repair Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Geiersbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Geiersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiersbach 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geiersbach. 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 109 military records available for the last name Geiersbach. For the veterans among your Geiersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiersbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geiersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geiersbach in 1963 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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