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Geselius Family History

Geselius 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: Gesell, Chelius, Geels, Redenius, Crecelius, Deselms, Melius, Gellis

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Where is the Geselius family from?

You can see how Geselius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geselius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geselius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Geselius families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Geselius's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Geselius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geselius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geselius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geselius. 100% of Geselius 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Geselius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geselius 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Geselius. 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 27 military records available for the last name Geselius. For the veterans among your Geselius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geselius lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Geselius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geselius in 1960 was 58, and 79 in 1998.

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