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Geigerman Family History

Geigerman 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: Seggerman, Gierman, Eilerman, Leiferman, Heimerman, Heiserman

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Where is the Geigerman family from?

You can see how Geigerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geigerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geigerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Geigerman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geigerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geigerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geigerman 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 Geigerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geigerman. 50% of Geigerman men worked as a Traveling Salesman.

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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

  • Traveling Salesman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Geigerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Geigerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geigerman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geigerman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Geigerman. For the veterans among your Geigerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geigerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geigerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geigerman in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geigerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geigerman 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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