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Geldart Family History

Geldart Surname Meaning

see Geldard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Geldart family from?

You can see how Geldart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geldart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Geldart families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Geldart's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Geldart families in 1891.
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What did your Geldart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Geldart. 24% of Geldart men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Geldart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geldart were Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Iron Moulder
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Geldart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldart 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Geldart. 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 450 military records available for the last name Geldart. For the veterans among your Geldart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Geldart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geldart in 1966 was 82, and 57 in 2002.

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