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Gelhaar Family History

Gelhaar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gehlhaar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gelhaar family from?

You can see how Gelhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhaar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhaar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gelhaar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelhaar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gelhaar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhaar 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 Gelhaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelhaar. 67% of Gelhaar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gelhaar women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Dentist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gelhaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Gelhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhaar 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gelhaar. 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 161 military records available for the last name Gelhaar. For the veterans among your Gelhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhaar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gelhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelhaar in 1966 was 45, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhaar 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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