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Gelista Family History

Gelista 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: Glista, Geist, Kalista, Melita, Delisa, Lista, Melis, Melia, List

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gelista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelista 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gelista. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gelista. For the veterans among your Gelista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelista lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gelista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelista in 1973 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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