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Gelisto Family History

Gelisto 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: Geist, Lepisto, Melito, Gelston, Galioto, Deliso, Glista, Melis

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Where is the Gelisto family from?

You can see how Gelisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelisto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelisto family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelisto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelisto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelisto 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 6 census records available for the last name Gelisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelisto 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelisto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelisto. For the veterans among your Gelisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelisto 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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