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Geistman Family History

Geistman 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: Gerstman, Reitman, Glissman, Reisman, Girtman, Geiman, Westman

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Where is the Geistman family from?

You can see how Geistman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geistman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geistman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Geistman families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Geistman's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Geistman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geistman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geistman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geistman. 100% of Geistman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geistman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Geistman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geistman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geistman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Geistman. For the veterans among your Geistman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geistman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Geistman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geistman in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geistman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geistman 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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