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Gelano Family History

Gelano 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: Delano, Galano, Celano, Gaetano, Solano, Pelayo, Galant, Eland, Belan

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Where is the Gelano family from?

You can see how Gelano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelano family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gelano's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Gelano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelano 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 124 census records available for the last name Gelano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelano 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gelano. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gelano. For the veterans among your Gelano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelano lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Gelano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gelano in 1968 was 91, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelano 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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