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Gelade Family History

Gelade 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: Glade, Gade, Gelder, Lade, Eade, Delage, Glad, Slade, Glawe, Glave

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Where is the Gelade family from?

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

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelade. 100% of Gelade men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Gelade women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gelade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Gelade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelade 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gelade. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gelade. For the veterans among your Gelade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelade lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gelade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelade in 1969 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelade

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelade 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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