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Gelis Family History

Gelis 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: Melis, Geis, Velis, Gelin, Genis, Nelis, Celis, Gellis, Delis, Golis

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Where is the Gelis family from?

You can see how Gelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gelis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gelis families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelis 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 Gelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelis. 34% of Gelis men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gelis women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Gelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelis 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Gelis. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gelis. For the veterans among your Gelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gelis in 1966 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelis 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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