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Geale Family History

Geale Surname Meaning

see Gell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geale family from?

You can see how Geale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Geale families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Geale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geale. 85% of Geale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper (unpaid)
    5%
  • Housekeeper (paid)
    5%

What Geale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Geale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geale 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Geale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Geale. For the veterans among your Geale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Geale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geale in 1966 was 71, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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