This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gelencher family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gelencher Family History

Gelencher 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: Gleicher, Letcher, Belcher, Bleicher, Bleacher, Mencher, Beecher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gelencher family from?

You can see how Gelencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelencher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelencher family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelencher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gelencher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelencher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gelencher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gelencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelencher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gelencher

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelencher. 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.

View all Gelencher immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gelencher. For the veterans among your Gelencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gelencher military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gelencher family history

Discover More

What is the average Gelencher lifespan?

Average Gelencher life expectancy in 1982 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelencher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelencher 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gelencher family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial