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Gelot Family History

Gelot 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, Pelot, Belot, Geist, Gero, Delos, Meloy, Belt, Elo, Delo

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Where is the Gelot family from?

You can see how Gelot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gelot families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gelot's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gelot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelot 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 105 census records available for the last name Gelot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelot 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gelot. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelot. For the veterans among your Gelot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelot lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Gelot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gelot in 1975 was 79, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelot 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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