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Geleng Family History

Geleng 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: Geng, Leng, Glen, Melena, Galen, Delong, Jelen, Meling, Belen

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Where is the Geleng family from?

You can see how Geleng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geleng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geleng families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Geleng's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geleng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geleng 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 52 census records available for the last name Geleng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geleng 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 Geleng. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geleng. For the veterans among your Geleng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geleng lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Geleng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geleng in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geleng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geleng 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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