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Geal Family History

Geal Surname Meaning

see Gell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geal family from?

You can see how Geal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Geal families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Geal's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Geal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geal 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 Geal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geal. 20% of Geal men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Geal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geal were Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Lorry Driver
    15%
  • Farm Carter
    15%
  • Farmworker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Geal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Geal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geal 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Geal. 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 532 military records available for the last name Geal. For the veterans among your Geal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geal in 1963 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geal 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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