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Geling Family History

Geling 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: Meling, Geiling, Gerling, Gelin, Gelling, Heling, Gehling, Gering

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Where is the Geling family from?

You can see how Geling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Geling family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Geling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Geling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geling 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 Geling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geling. 100% of Geling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geling women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Geling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Geling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geling 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Geling. 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 262 military records available for the last name Geling. For the veterans among your Geling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geling lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Geling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geling in 1987 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geling 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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