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Gelsinger Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic or habitational name composed with Gelsing- the root of the placename Gelsenkirchen.

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


Similar surnames: Geisinger, Getsinger, Kesinger, Reisinger, Bellinger, Messinger

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Where is the Gelsinger family from?

You can see how Gelsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Gelsinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gelsinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelsinger families in 1840.
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What did your Gelsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelsinger. 27% of Gelsinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gelsinger women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelsinger were Ranch Hand and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Ranch Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsinger 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gelsinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Gelsinger. For the veterans among your Gelsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gelsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelsinger in 1963 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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