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Geidel Family History

Geidel Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German giudel ‘braggart’ or ‘squanderer’. variant of Keidel.

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


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Where is the Geidel family from?

You can see how Geidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geidel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Geidel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Geidel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geidel families in 1880.
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What did your Geidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geidel. 34% of Geidel men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Geidel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geidel were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geidel 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Geidel. 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 512 military records available for the last name Geidel. For the veterans among your Geidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geidel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Geidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Geidel in 1956 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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