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Gelien Family History

Gelien 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: Gelin, Geller, Melin, Gulden, Ellen, Lien, Glen, Elsen, Helin, Gelder

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Where is the Gelien family from?

You can see how Gelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gelien families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gelien's in USA. California had the highest population of Gelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelien 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 145 census records available for the last name Gelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelien 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Gelien. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gelien. For the veterans among your Gelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gelien in 1965 was 35, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelien 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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