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Geelan Family History

Geelan Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gialláin from a personal name based on a diminutive of giall ‘hostage’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geelan family from?

You can see how Geelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Geelan families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Geelan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geelan families in 1891.
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What did your Geelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Author journalist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geelan. 50% of Geelan men worked as an Author journalist and 89% of Geelan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geelan were Builders Labourer and P O Official Retired.

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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

  • Author journalist
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • P O Official Retired
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geelan 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Geelan. 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 493 military records available for the last name Geelan. For the veterans among your Geelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geelan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Geelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Geelan in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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