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Geilen Family History

Geilen 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: Geiler, Gehlen, Geiken, Keilen, Geisen, Geller, Giles, Heiden, Ellen

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Where is the Geilen family from?

You can see how Geilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Geilen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geilen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geilen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Geilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilen 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Geilen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Geilen. For the veterans among your Geilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Geilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geilen in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilen 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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