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Gelernter Family History

Gelernter 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: Lerner, Gerster, Rementer, Aegerter, Gellner, Gelsinger, Gerner

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Where is the Gelernter family from?

You can see how Gelernter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelernter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gelernter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 6 Gelernter families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelernter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gelernter families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelernter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelernter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelernter. 100% of Gelernter men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gelernter women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gelernter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Gelernter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelernter 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gelernter. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gelernter. For the veterans among your Gelernter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelernter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gelernter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gelernter in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelernter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelernter 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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