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Geleter Family History

Geleter 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: Geeter, Geller, Demeter, Gelder, Grueter, Felter, Belter, Elter

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Where is the Geleter family from?

You can see how Geleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geleter family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Geleter families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geleter's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Geleter families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Geleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geleter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Geleter. 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 Geleter. For the veterans among your Geleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geleter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Geleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Geleter in 1966 was 88, and 61 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geleter 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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