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Geiken Family History

Geiken Surname Meaning

East Frisian: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Geick Geike.

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


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Where is the Geiken family from?

You can see how Geiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geiken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Geiken families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geiken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geiken families in 1880.
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What did your Geiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geiken. 58% of Geiken 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geiken 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Geiken. 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 214 military records available for the last name Geiken. For the veterans among your Geiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geiken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Geiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geiken in 1961 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geiken 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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