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Gelies Family History

Gelies 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: Gelles, Geller, Giles, Melis, Elias, Gelder, Geier, Lies, Galles

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Where is the Gelies family from?

You can see how Gelies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelies families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Gelies families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelies's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gelies families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelies 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 55 census records available for the last name Gelies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelies 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gelies. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gelies. For the veterans among your Gelies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelies lifespan?

Average Gelies life expectancy in 1966 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelies 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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