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Gelus Family History

Gelus 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: Galus, Giles, Melis, Delos, Reus, Jesus, Melhus, Wells, Gaus, Klus

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Where is the Gelus family from?

You can see how Gelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gelus families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelus's in USA. California had the highest population of Gelus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelus 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 91 census records available for the last name Gelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelus 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 Gelus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelus. For the veterans among your Gelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Gelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gelus in 1968 was 83, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelus 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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