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Geisselman Family History

Geisselman Surname 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: Geiselman, Kesselman, Wesselman, Esselman, Gieselman, Meiselman

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Where is the Geisselman family from?

You can see how Geisselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geisselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Geisselman families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Geisselman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Geisselman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Geisselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisselman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geisselman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Geisselman. For the veterans among your Geisselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisselman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Geisselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geisselman in 1963 was 65, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisselman 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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