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Gielas Family History

Gielas 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: Giles, Vilas, Milas, Silas, Glas, Viegas, Gallas, Fields, Islas, Giel

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Where is the Gielas family from?

You can see how Gielas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gielas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gielas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gielas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gielas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gielas 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 40 census records available for the last name Gielas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gielas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gielas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gielas. For the veterans among your Gielas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gielas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gielas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gielas in 1967 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gielas 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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