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Geithmann Family History

Geithmann 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: Bethmann, Heitmann, Deichmann, Heitzmann, Werthmann, Eichmann

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Where is the Geithmann family from?

You can see how Geithmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geithmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geithmann family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geithmann's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Geithmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geithmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Geithmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geithmann 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geithmann. 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 10 military records available for the last name Geithmann. For the veterans among your Geithmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geithmann lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Geithmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geithmann in 1986 was 60, and 31 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geithmann 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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