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Geleste Family History

Geleste 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: Celeste, Genest, Geese, Giles, Geist, Leite, Reese, Klette, Meese

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Where is the Geleste family from?

You can see how Geleste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geleste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geleste family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Geleste's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Geleste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geleste 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 34 census records available for the last name Geleste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geleste 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Geleste. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geleste. For the veterans among your Geleste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geleste lifespan?

Average Geleste life expectancy in 1986 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geleste 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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