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Geltis Family History

Geltis 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: Gellis, Feltis, Gentis, Gettis, Melis, Mellis, Dellis, Pettis, Ellis

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Where is the Geltis family from?

You can see how Geltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geltis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Geltis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Geltis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geltis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltis 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 22 census records available for the last name Geltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltis 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 Geltis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geltis. For the veterans among your Geltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Geltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geltis in 1971 was 75, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltis 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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