Origins of the Geist surname
About the Geists
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Interesting facts about Geist
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Geist surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Geist first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Geists
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Geists in 1921
Domestic Servant
1
Dress Maker
1
Farmers Housekeeper
1
General Shop Keeper
1
Hausgenossin
1
Common male occupations for Geists in 1921
Farm Hands
15
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
Tinsmiths
10
Clerks
8
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
7
