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Gelderd Family History

Gelderd Surname Meaning

see Geldard.

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


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Where is the Gelderd family from?

You can see how Gelderd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelderd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelderd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Gelderd families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelderd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gelderd families in 1891.
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What did your Gelderd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelderd. 100% of Gelderd men worked as a Postman and 86% of Gelderd 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

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Gelderd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelderd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelderd 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gelderd. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gelderd. For the veterans among your Gelderd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelderd lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Gelderd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gelderd in 1972 was 87, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelderd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelderd 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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