Geiss Family History

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Geiss Name Meaning

variant of Geis. (southern) metonymic occupational name for a goatherd, from Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

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


Similar surnames: Geist, Weiss, Deiss, Meiss, Geiser, Reis, Reiss, Gess, Neiss, Grass

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Geiss Family Origin

Where is the Geiss family from?

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    You can see how Geiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geiss families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Geiss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Geiss's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geiss families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Geiss Family Occupations

    What did your Geiss ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Geiss family was Laborer. Farmer, Keeping House and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Geiss. The most common Geiss occupation in the USA was Farmer. 21% of Geiss's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      21%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Blacksmith

      4%

    • Laborer

      4%

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

    Geiss Historical Records

    What Geiss family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Geiss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geiss. For the veterans among your Geiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Geiss Life Expectancy

    What is the average Geiss lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Geiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geiss in 1951 was 22, and 88 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geiss

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiss 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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