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Geilfus Family History

Geilfus Name 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: Beilfuss, Giles, Melhus, Reishus, Delfs, Geis, Geels, Gelhaus, Gillis

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Where is the Geilfus family from?

You can see how Geilfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geilfus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Geilfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Geilfus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geilfus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geilfus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geilfus 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 Geilfus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geilfus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Geilfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geilfus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Geilfus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Geilfus. For the veterans among your Geilfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geilfus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Geilfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Geilfus in 1969 was 73, and 82 in 1970.

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