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Gelisse Family History

Gelisse 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: Delise, Geiss, Delisle, Geisser, Belisle, Weisse, Geise, Melis, Glass

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Where is the Gelisse family from?

You can see how Gelisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelisse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gelisse families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelisse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gelisse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelisse 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 73 census records available for the last name Gelisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelisse 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gelisse. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gelisse. For the veterans among your Gelisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelisse lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gelisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelisse in 1975 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelisse 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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