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Gelacio Name Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Gelacio a variant of Gelasio from Latin Gelasius Greek Gelasios derived from gelaō ‘laugh smile’ hence ‘one who smiles who is happy’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Palacio, Geraci, Galati, Pelayo, Ignacio, Glavin, Placido, Delano

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Where is the Gelacio family from?

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

What did your Gelacio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelacio. 100% of Gelacio men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gelacio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelacio 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gelacio. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gelacio. For the veterans among your Gelacio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelacio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gelacio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelacio in 1964 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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