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Gelay Family History

Gelay 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: Delay, Golay, Belay, Gray, Gay, Geary, Vela, Pelayo, Elam, Demay

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Where is the Gelay family from?

You can see how Gelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gelay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gelay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelay 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 57 census records available for the last name Gelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gelay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gelay. For the veterans among your Gelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelay lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Gelay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelay in 1988 was 92, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelay 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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