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Geleney Family History

Geleney 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: Delaney, Melendy, Feeney, Deloney, Gedney, Gellner, Deeney, Geenen

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Where is the Geleney family from?

You can see how Geleney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geleney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geleney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Geleney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geleney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geleney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geleney 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 39 census records available for the last name Geleney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geleney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Geleney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geleney. For the veterans among your Geleney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geleney lifespan?

Average Geleney life expectancy in 1983 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geleney 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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