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Geilin Family History

Geilin 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: Geiling, Gelin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Gatlin, Merlin, Helin, Belin

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Where is the Geilin family from?

You can see how Geilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geilin family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geilin's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Geilin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilin 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 23 census records available for the last name Geilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Geilin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geilin. For the veterans among your Geilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Geilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geilin in 1988 was 75, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geilin 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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