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Geelhood Family History

Geelhood 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: Greenwood, Elwood, Nearhood, Gerhold, Gelfond, Ellwood, Hood, Galford

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Where is the Geelhood family from?

You can see how Geelhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geelhood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geelhood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geelhood families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Geelhood's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Geelhood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Geelhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geelhood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geelhood. 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 21 military records available for the last name Geelhood. For the veterans among your Geelhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geelhood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Geelhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geelhood in 1965 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geelhood 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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