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Geise Family History

Geise Name Meaning

German: variant of Geis

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


Similar surnames: Geiss, Zeise, Weise, Geisen, Meise, Geese, Geiser, Leise, Heise

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Where is the Geise family from?

You can see how Geise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Geise families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Geise's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Geise families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geise. 100% of Geise men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Geise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geise 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Geise. 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 Geise. For the veterans among your Geise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geise lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Geise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geise in 1944 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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