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Geill Family History

Geill 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: Gill, Grill, Neill, Gell, Guill, Geil, Weill, Bell, Gall, Brill

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Where is the Geill family from?

You can see how Geill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Geill family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geill's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Geill families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geill 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 167 census records available for the last name Geill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geill 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Geill. 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 54 military records available for the last name Geill. For the veterans among your Geill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Geill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geill in 1971 was 84, and 43 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geill 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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