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Geluso Family History

Geluso 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: Peluso, Gelo, Veloso, Kelso, Peloso, Deliso, Galus, Gennuso, Geller

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Where is the Geluso family from?

You can see how Geluso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geluso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geluso families living in Alabama. This was about 18% of all the recorded Geluso's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Geluso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geluso 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 Geluso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geluso. 67% of Geluso men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Punch Press
    34%

What Geluso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Geluso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geluso 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Geluso. 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 184 military records available for the last name Geluso. For the veterans among your Geluso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geluso lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geluso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geluso in 1953 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geluso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geluso 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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