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Gelas Family History

Gelas 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: Glas, Galas, Gekas, Gulas, Golas, Giles, Melis, Glass, Elias, Vilas

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Where is the Gelas family from?

You can see how Gelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelas families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelas 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 159 census records available for the last name Gelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelas 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gelas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gelas. For the veterans among your Gelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Gelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gelas in 1976 was 93, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelas 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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