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Geley Family History

Geley 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: Yeley, Galey, Eley, Goley, Veley, Beley, Seley, Gale, Geller, Giles

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Where is the Geley family from?

You can see how Geley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Geley families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geley 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 174 census records available for the last name Geley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geley 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Geley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Geley. For the veterans among your Geley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Geley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geley in 1974 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geley 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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