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Gelden Family History

Gelden 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: Gulden, Gelder, Elden, Golden, Selden, Welden, Belden, Gilden, Geller

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Where is the Gelden family from?

You can see how Gelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gelden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gelden family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gelden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelden 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 Gelden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelden. 100% of Gelden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelden 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gelden. 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 100 military records available for the last name Gelden. For the veterans among your Gelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gelden in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelden 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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