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Gelgisser Family History

Gelgisser 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: Geisser, Elsasser, Weisser, Pelissier, Geisler, Register, Gelsinger

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Where is the Gelgisser family from?

You can see how Gelgisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelgisser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelgisser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelgisser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelgisser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelgisser 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 25 census records available for the last name Gelgisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelgisser 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gelgisser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelgisser. For the veterans among your Gelgisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelgisser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gelgisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gelgisser in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelgisser 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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