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Geeley Family History

Geeley 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: Seeley, Keeley, Feeley, Greeley, Beeley, Deeley, Geesey, Neeley

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Where is the Geeley family from?

You can see how Geeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geeley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Geeley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geeley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Geeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geeley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geeley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geeley. For the veterans among your Geeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geeley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geeley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geeley

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