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Geall Family History

Geall Surname Meaning

see Gell.

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


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Where is the Geall family from?

You can see how Geall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Geall families living in Sussex. This was about 68% of all the recorded Geall's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Geall families in 1891.
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What did your Geall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geall. 50% of Geall men worked as a Window Cleaner and 77% of Geall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geall were Electrician and Laundry Packer.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • House Keeper
    4%
  • Laundry Packer
    4%

What Geall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geall 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Geall. 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 221 military records available for the last name Geall. For the veterans among your Geall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Geall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Geall in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geall 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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