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Geis Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Giso a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with Gis- such as Giselbrecht Giselher (see Gieseler ). Compare Gise Guice and Guyse . Probably also an altered form of German Geiss or Gies .

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


Similar surnames: Gess, Meis, Neis, Deis, Reis, Heis, Leis, Bess, Sens, Gehl

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Where is the Geis family from?

You can see how Geis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Geis families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Geis. 100% of Geis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Geis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Geis. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Geis. For the veterans among your Geis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Geis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geis in 1949 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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