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Geslie Family History

Geslie 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: Leslie, Geddie, Emslie, Helie, Jessie, Goslin, Heslin, Gelin, Geske

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Where is the Geslie family from?

You can see how Geslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geslie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geslie families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 10 Geslie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geslie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geslie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geslie 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 66 census records available for the last name Geslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geslie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geslie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geslie. For the veterans among your Geslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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