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Geldorf Family History

Geldorf 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, Waldorf, Endorf, Seedorf, Holdorf, Gilsdorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Geldorf family from?

You can see how Geldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geldorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Geldorf family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Geldorf's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Geldorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldorf 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 31 census records available for the last name Geldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldorf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Geldorf. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geldorf. For the veterans among your Geldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Geldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geldorf in 1973 was 88, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldorf 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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