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Geilich Family History

Geilich 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: Gerlich, Milich, Freilich, Belich, Redlich, Yelich, Gerlach, Gerich

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Where is the Geilich family from?

You can see how Geilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geilich family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geilich's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Geilich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilich 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 79 census records available for the last name Geilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilich 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Geilich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Geilich. For the veterans among your Geilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Geilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geilich in 1972 was 80, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geilich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilich 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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