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Geloso Family History

Geloso 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: Veloso, Peloso, Delos, Gelo, Glos, Gloss, Kelso, Deliso, Delosh

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Where is the Geloso family from?

You can see how Geloso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geloso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geloso families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Geloso's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geloso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geloso 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 Geloso ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Diamond Mounter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geloso. 100% of Geloso men worked as a Diamond Mounter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Diamond Mounter
    100%

What Geloso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Geloso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geloso 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Geloso. 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 77 military records available for the last name Geloso. For the veterans among your Geloso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geloso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Geloso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geloso in 1962 was 47, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geloso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geloso 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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