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Geel Family History

Geel 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: Peel, Gee, Gehl, Keel, Gell, Reel, Giel, Geer, Geels, Gerl

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Where is the Geel family from?

You can see how Geel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Geel families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Geel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Geel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geel 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 Geel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geel. 100% of Geel 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
    100%

What Geel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Geel. 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 224 military records available for the last name Geel. For the veterans among your Geel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geel in 1964 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geel 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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