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Geissel Family History

Geissel 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: Gessel, Beissel, Gissel, Geisel, Geisser, Giesel, Kessel, Gressel

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Where is the Geissel family from?

You can see how Geissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Geissel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Geissel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geissel 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 Geissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geissel. 34% of Geissel men worked as an Assembler and 63% of Geissel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geissel were Carpenter 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

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    63%
  • Saleslady
    38%

What Geissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissel 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Geissel. 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 882 military records available for the last name Geissel. For the veterans among your Geissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geissel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Geissel in 1960 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geissel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geissel 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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