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Geiwitz Family History

Geiwitz 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: Gerwitz, Gerbitz, Gewirtz, Heinitz, Dewitz, Reinitz, Gerlitz, Gurwitz

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Where is the Geiwitz family from?

You can see how Geiwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Geiwitz families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Geiwitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Geiwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geiwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geiwitz. 18% of Geiwitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
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What Geiwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Geiwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiwitz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Geiwitz. 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 180 military records available for the last name Geiwitz. For the veterans among your Geiwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiwitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geiwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geiwitz in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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