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Gelderman Family History

Gelderman 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: Helderman, Kelderman, Gellerman, Felderman, Alderman, Lederman

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Where is the Gelderman family from?

You can see how Gelderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelderman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Gelderman families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelderman's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gelderman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelderman 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 Gelderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelderman. 15% of Gelderman men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Assisting With Farm Work
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Gelderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelderman 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Gelderman. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gelderman. For the veterans among your Gelderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelderman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gelderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gelderman in 1950 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelderman 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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