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Gejer Family History

Gejer Name 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: Geyer, Geier, Geer, Geter, Geller, Beer, Peter, Lever, Gower, Meyer

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Where is the Gejer family from?

You can see how Gejer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gejer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gejer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gejer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gejer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gejer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gejer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gejer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gejer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gejer 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Gejer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gejer. For the veterans among your Gejer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gejer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Gejer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gejer in 1984 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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