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Gelyon Family History

Gelyon 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: Galyon, Lyon, Elton, Kenyon, Elson, Felton, Nelson, Belton, Melson

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Where is the Gelyon family from?

You can see how Gelyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelyon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelyon family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelyon's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelyon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelyon 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 31 census records available for the last name Gelyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelyon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelyon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gelyon. For the veterans among your Gelyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelyon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Gelyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelyon in 1963 was 54, and 25 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelyon 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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