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Geldean Family History

Geldean 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: Gulden, Gelder, Elden, Gellman, Golden, Gildea, Heldman, Selden

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Where is the Geldean family from?

You can see how Geldean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geldean families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geldean's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geldean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldean 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 Geldean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geldean. 100% of Geldean men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geldean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Geldean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldean 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geldean. 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 Geldean. For the veterans among your Geldean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Geldean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geldean in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geldean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldean 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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