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Geleske Family History

Geleske 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: Leske, Celeste, Felske, Gerecke, Selesky, Geske, Genske, Meleski

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Where is the Geleske family from?

You can see how Geleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geleske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geleske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geleske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geleske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geleske 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 20 census records available for the last name Geleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geleske 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Geleske. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geleske. For the veterans among your Geleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geleske lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Geleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geleske in 1967 was 57, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geleske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geleske 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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