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Geissinger Name Meaning

German: variant of Geisinger .

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


Similar surnames: Grissinger, Kessinger, Messinger, Guisinger, Geisser, Weissinger

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Where is the Geissinger family from?

You can see how Geissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geissinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geissinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Geissinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Geissinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Geissinger families in 1911.
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What did your Geissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geissinger. 24% of Geissinger men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Geissinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geissinger were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geissinger 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Geissinger. 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 Geissinger. For the veterans among your Geissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geissinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geissinger in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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