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Geldern Family History

Geldern 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: Gelder, Geller, Helder, Gulden, Golder, Elder, Gellert, Elden, Golden

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Where is the Geldern family from?

You can see how Geldern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geldern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geldern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geldern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Geldern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldern 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Geldern. 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 Geldern. For the veterans among your Geldern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldern lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Geldern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geldern in 1965 was 82, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geldern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldern 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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