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Gealt Family History

Gealt 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: Gerlt, Galt, Gall, Gale, Gal, Beal, Real, Gant, Gault, Grant

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Where is the Gealt family from?

You can see how Gealt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gealt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gealt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gealt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gealt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gealt 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 Gealt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Motorman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gealt. 100% of Gealt men worked as a Motorman and 60% of Gealt women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Motorman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Gealt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Gealt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gealt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gealt. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gealt. For the veterans among your Gealt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gealt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gealt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gealt in 1964 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gealt 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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