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Gelil Family History

Gelil 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: Gell, Gelin, Geil, Gill, Bell, Gall, Melis, Melin, Fell, Hell

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Where is the Gelil family from?

You can see how Gelil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelil's in USA. California had the highest population of Gelil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelil 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 13 census records available for the last name Gelil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gelil. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelil. For the veterans among your Gelil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gelil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gelil in 1971 was 79, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelil 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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