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Geliga Family History

Geliga 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: Seliga, Melia, Selig, Melita, Golia, Veiga, Szeliga, Gelinas, Elia

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Where is the Geliga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geliga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geliga ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geliga. 100% of Geliga men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Geliga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geliga 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geliga. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geliga. For the veterans among your Geliga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geliga lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Geliga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Geliga in 1989 was 28, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geliga 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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