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Geluk Family History

Geluk 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: Gluck, Deluke, Gell, Golub, Gelo, Zelek, Pelak, Selak, Elk, Gerk

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Where is the Geluk family from?

You can see how Geluk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geluk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geluk family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geluk's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Geluk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geluk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geluk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steno was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geluk. 100% of Geluk women worked as a Steno.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steno
    100%

What Geluk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Geluk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geluk 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Geluk. 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 16 military records available for the last name Geluk. For the veterans among your Geluk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geluk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Geluk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geluk in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geluk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geluk 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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