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Geldert Family History

Geldert Surname Meaning

see Geldard.

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


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Where is the Geldert family from?

You can see how Geldert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geldert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Geldert families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Geldert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geldert families in 1891.
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What did your Geldert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geldert. 100% of Geldert 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geldert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geldert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geldert. 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 275 military records available for the last name Geldert. For the veterans among your Geldert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Geldert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geldert in 1961 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geldert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldert 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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