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Geliske Family History

Geliske 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: Gericke, Rediske, Delise, Felske, Geske, Delisle, Genske, Liske

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Where is the Geliske family from?

You can see how Geliske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geliske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geliske family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Geliske's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Geliske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geliske 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 40 census records available for the last name Geliske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geliske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geliske. 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 13 military records available for the last name Geliske. For the veterans among your Geliske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geliske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Geliske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geliske in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geliske 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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