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Gelius Family History

Gelius 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: Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Melhus, Chelius, Geis, Gelhaus, Velis

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Where is the Gelius family from?

You can see how Gelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelius family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelius 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 36 census records available for the last name Gelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelius 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gelius. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gelius. For the veterans among your Gelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelius lifespan?

Average Gelius life expectancy in 1979 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelius 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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