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Gelu Family History

Gelu 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: Gell, Gelo, Gelb, Lu, Gill, Bell, Gall, Gale, Gu, Gal

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Where is the Gelu family from?

You can see how Gelu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gelu families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelu 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 39 census records available for the last name Gelu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelu 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 Gelu. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gelu. For the veterans among your Gelu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelu lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gelu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gelu in 1974 was 69, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelu 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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