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Geisser Family History

Geisser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Geiser.

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


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Where is the Geisser family from?

You can see how Geisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geisser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 4 Geisser families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geisser's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Geisser families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geisser 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 Geisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geisser. 36% of Geisser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geisser women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geisser were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    36%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Geisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geisser 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Geisser. 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 987 military records available for the last name Geisser. For the veterans among your Geisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geisser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geisser in 1964 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geisser 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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