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Gelerter Family History

Gelerter 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: Aegerter, Geeter, Geller, Lerner, Demeter, Gelder, Lester, Georger

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Where is the Gelerter family from?

You can see how Gelerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelerter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gelerter families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelerter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelerter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelerter 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 Gelerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelerter. 100% of Gelerter men worked as a Proprietor.

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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%

What Gelerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gelerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelerter 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gelerter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gelerter. For the veterans among your Gelerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelerter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gelerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gelerter in 1971 was 50, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelerter 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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