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Geland Family History

Geland 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: Eland, Deland, Ueland, Gelfand, Egeland, Meland, Feland, Leland

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Where is the Geland family from?

You can see how Geland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Geland family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geland's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geland. 100% of Geland women worked as a Factory Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Geland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geland 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Geland. 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 41 military records available for the last name Geland. For the veterans among your Geland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Geland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Geland in 1967 was 77, and 57 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geland 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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