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Geelhaar Family History

Geelhaar 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: Gelhar, Gelhaus, Geelan, Ter Haar, Weishaar, Geller, Haar, Schaar

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Where is the Geelhaar family from?

You can see how Geelhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geelhaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geelhaar family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geelhaar's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Geelhaar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Geelhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geelhaar 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Geelhaar. 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 201 military records available for the last name Geelhaar. For the veterans among your Geelhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geelhaar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Geelhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geelhaar in 1973 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geelhaar 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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