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Geissert Family History

Geissert 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: Geisert, Gessert, Geisser, Weissert, Weisser, Dessert, Geisler

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Where is the Geissert family from?

You can see how Geissert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geissert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Geissert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geissert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geissert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geissert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geissert. 72% of Geissert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Geissert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geissert were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Geissert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissert 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Geissert. 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 282 military records available for the last name Geissert. For the veterans among your Geissert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geissert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geissert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geissert in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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