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Gelders Family History

Gelders 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, Selders, Elders, Geller, Helder, Golder, Elder, Gellert

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Where is the Gelders family from?

You can see how Gelders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gelders families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gelders's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelders 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 Gelders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelders. 100% of Gelders men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Gelders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Gelders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelders 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Gelders. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gelders. For the veterans among your Gelders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelders lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gelders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gelders in 1957 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelders 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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