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Gelon Family History

Gelon 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: Gelo, Geron, Delon, Gelin, Nelon, Pelon, Golon, Heron, Leon, Elton

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Where is the Gelon family from?

You can see how Gelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gelon families living in Illinois. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gelon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelon 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 165 census records available for the last name Gelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelon 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gelon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gelon. For the veterans among your Gelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gelon in 1970 was 84, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelon 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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