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Geissensetter Family History

Geissensetter 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: Weissenberger, Kiesewetter, Gissendanner, Eisenberger, Bissonnette

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Where is the Geissensetter family from?

You can see how Geissensetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissensetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geissensetter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissensetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geissensetter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Geissensetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissensetter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geissensetter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geissensetter. For the veterans among your Geissensetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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