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Geolas Family History

Geolas 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: Golas, Gola, Bellas, Glas, Gallas, Bolas, Geels, Mellas, Galas

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Where is the Geolas family from?

You can see how Geolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geolas family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Geolas family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geolas's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Geolas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geolas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geolas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Geolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geolas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geolas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Geolas. For the veterans among your Geolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geolas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Geolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Geolas in 1973 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

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