Geils History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Geils family

The surname Geils was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Geils family

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Geils Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geillart, Gaillard, Gaillart, Gaillet, Geyard, Gayart, Gaillou, Gailhard, Gaillardet, Gaillardot, Gaillardon, Gaillot, Gaillochet and many more.

Early Notables of the Geils family

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Geils migration to Australia +

Geils Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Charles Geils, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Egyptian" on 5th April 1839, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Geils (post 1700) +

John Warren "J." Geils Jr. (1946-2017), American guitarist, leader of The J. Geils Band

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 26th January 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/egyptian