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Geld Family History

Geld 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: Gold, Feld, Held, Gell, Gelo, Eld, Beld, Weld, Gelb, Gill

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Where is the Geld family from?

You can see how Geld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Geld family living in Devon. This was about 17% of all the recorded Geld's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Geld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geld 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 Geld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geld. 63% of Geld men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Geld women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geld were Salesman 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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Geld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Geld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geld 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Geld. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Geld. For the veterans among your Geld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geld in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geld 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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