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Geelow Family History

Geelow 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: Gielow, Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Gelo, Below, Buelow, Geels, Glow

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Where is the Geelow family from?

You can see how Geelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geelow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geelow families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geelow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Geelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Geelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geelow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geelow. 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 Geelow. For the veterans among your Geelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geelow lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geelow

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