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Geletai Family History

Geletai Surname 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: Genetti, Galati, Melena, Goleman, Galecki, Gaeta, Gelston, Zelenak

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Where is the Geletai family from?

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What did your Geletai ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Geletai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geletai 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geletai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Geletai. For the veterans among your Geletai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geletai lifespan?

Average Geletai life expectancy in 1990 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geletai ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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