Geissman Family History

Geissman Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Glissman, Reissman, Weissman, Grassman, Messman, Rissman, Reisman, Weissmann, Geiman, Gussman

2,000 record(s) for Geissman

790	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
83	Military Records
146	Immigration Records
827	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Geissman family from?

You can see how Geissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geissman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Geissman families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Geissman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geissman families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geissman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geissman.

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

Carpenter

25%

Salesman

25%

Farmer

25%

Farm labor

25%

What Geissman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 827 census records available for the last name Geissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 146 immigration records available for the last name Geissman. 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.

Military Records

There are 83 military records available for the last name Geissman. For the veterans among your Geissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Geissman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Geissman in 1955 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geissman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.