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Geilhard Family History

Geilhard 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: Gillard, Gaillard, Reichard, Guichard, Elhard, Gelhar, Gelbard

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Where is the Geilhard family from?

You can see how Geilhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geilhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Geilhard family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Geilhard's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Geilhard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Geilhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilhard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geilhard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Geilhard. For the veterans among your Geilhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilhard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Geilhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geilhard in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilhard 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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