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Gealis Family History

Gealis Surname 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: Gellis, Nealis, Melis, Mellis, Malis, Dellis, Valis, Kalis, Ellis

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Where is the Gealis family from?

You can see how Gealis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gealis family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Gealis families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gealis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gealis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gealis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gealis 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 Gealis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gealis. 100% of Gealis women worked as a Household 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

  • Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gealis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gealis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gealis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gealis. For the veterans among your Gealis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gealis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gealis 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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