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Gelander Family History

Gelander 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: Melander, Helander, Glander, Welander, Elander, Selander, Telander

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Where is the Gelander family from?

You can see how Gelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gelander families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gelander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelander 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gelander. 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 129 military records available for the last name Gelander. For the veterans among your Gelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelander in 1962 was 54, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelander 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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