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Gelderson Family History

Gelderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Balderson, Fenderson, Helgerson, Alderson

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Where is the Gelderson family from?

You can see how Gelderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelderson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gelderson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gelderson families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelderson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gelderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelderson 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 30 census records available for the last name Gelderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelderson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gelderson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gelderson. For the veterans among your Gelderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelderson lifespan?

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