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Geles Family History

Geles 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: Giles, Gales, Gelles, Gyles, Gale, Miles, Geller, Sales, Gates, Melis

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Where is the Geles family from?

You can see how Geles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Geles families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Geles's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Geles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geles. 32% of Geles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geles women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geles 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Geles. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Geles. For the veterans among your Geles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Geles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geles in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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