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Geldred Family History

Geldred 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: Eldred, Gelder, Aldred, Geller, Helder, Gulden, Geddie, Feldner

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Where is the Geldred family from?

You can see how Geldred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldred family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Geldred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Geldred families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geldred's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Geldred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldred 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 44 census records available for the last name Geldred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldred 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Geldred. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geldred. For the veterans among your Geldred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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