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Geoly Family History

Geoly 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: Gold, Geary, Goody, Goy, Gehl, Gole, Goll, Kelly, Gola, Groll

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Where is the Geoly family from?

You can see how Geoly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Geoly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geoly families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geoly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geoly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geoly 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 Geoly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geoly. 50% of Geoly men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Geoly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Geoly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoly 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Geoly. 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 Geoly. For the veterans among your Geoly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geoly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geoly in 1964 was 51, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geoly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoly 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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