Geisler Family History

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Geisler Name Meaning

German (Bavaria and Austria) from the personal name Giselher (see Gieseler). altered spelling of Swiss Geissler, an occupational name for a goatherd, from an agent derivative of from Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Geiser, Keisler, Zeisler, Weisler, Gensler, Reisler, Geister, Gisler

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Geisler Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Geisler name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Geisler. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    37%

  • Germanic Europe

    19%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    14%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    10%

  • Sweden

    4%

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Geisler Family Origin

Where is the Geisler family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Geisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geisler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Geisler families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Geisler's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geisler families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Geisler Family Occupations

    What did your Geisler ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Geisler family was Carpenter. The most common Geisler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Geisler's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Geisler.

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    • Farmer

      19%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Carpenter

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geisler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Geisler Historical Records

    What Geisler family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Geisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Geisler

    Passenger List

    There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Geisler. 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 Card

    There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Geisler. For the veterans among your Geisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Geisler Life Expectancy

    What is the average Geisler lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Geisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geisler in 1951 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisler

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisler 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.

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