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Geeter Name Meaning

African American: possibly an altered form of English Gater or Gaiter . Flemish (De Geeter): occupational name for a goatherd a variant of De Geyter . Probably also an Americanized form of German Güter (see Guter ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weeter, Genzer, Gepner, Seeger, Teeter, Geter, Genter, Reeter, Deeter

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Where is the Geeter family from?

You can see how Geeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Geeter families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Geeter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geeter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geeter. 38% of Geeter men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Geeter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geeter were Helper and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Porter
    9%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeter 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Geeter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Geeter. For the veterans among your Geeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geeter in 1955 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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