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Geosits Family History

Geosits 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: Gerrits, Gross, Geist, Gerbitz, Goss, Gest, Geis, Gess, Gloss, Gerst

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Where is the Geosits family from?

You can see how Geosits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geosits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geosits families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geosits's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Geosits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geosits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geosits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geosits. 43% of Geosits men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Geosits women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geosits were Packer and Chambermaid. .

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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
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Chambermaid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Geosits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geosits 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Geosits. 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 116 military records available for the last name Geosits. For the veterans among your Geosits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geosits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Geosits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Geosits in 1965 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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