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Gelia Family History

Gelia 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: Melia, Golia, Elia, Gelin, Celia, Melis, Melin, Gioia, Elias, Vela

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Where is the Gelia family from?

You can see how Gelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelia family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Work Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelia. 100% of Gelia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gelia women worked as a Work Woman. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Work Woman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Gelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelia 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gelia. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gelia. For the veterans among your Gelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gelia in 1973 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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