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Geilim Family History

Geilim 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: Geiling, Heilig, Gilio, Geiler, Gelin, Geil, Gellis, Meili, Gillim

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Geilim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilim 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Geilim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Geilim. For the veterans among your Geilim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilim lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Geilim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geilim in 1987 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

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