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Geitner Family History

Geitner Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German giuden ‘to boast show off’.

Habitational name for someone from Geithain (earlier Geiden Geidten) in Saxony.

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


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Where is the Geitner family from?

You can see how Geitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geitner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Geitner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Geitner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geitner families in 1880.
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What did your Geitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geitner. 42% of Geitner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Geitner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geitner were Secy and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Secy
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Geitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geitner 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Geitner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geitner. For the veterans among your Geitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geitner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Geitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geitner in 1957 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geitner 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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