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Geul Family History

Geul 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: Gehl, Gell, Gerl, Gaul, Reul, Geil, Eul, Gill, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Geul family from?

You can see how Geul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Geul family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geul's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geul families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geul 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 77 census records available for the last name Geul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geul 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Geul. 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 25 military records available for the last name Geul. For the veterans among your Geul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geul lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Geul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geul in 1942 was 35, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geul 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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