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Gealow Family History

Gealow 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: Galow, Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Gelo, Below, Glow, Gerow, Meadow

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Where is the Gealow family from?

You can see how Gealow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gealow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gealow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gealow families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gealow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gealow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gealow 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 Gealow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gealow. 100% of Gealow men worked as a Farming and 100% of Gealow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gealow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Gealow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gealow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gealow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gealow. For the veterans among your Gealow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gealow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gealow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gealow in 1972 was 67, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gealow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gealow 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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