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Gelhause Family History

Gelhause 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: Gelhaus, Gehlhausen, Welhouse, Newhouse, Melhus, Neuhaus, Gause

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Where is the Gelhause family from?

You can see how Gelhause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhause family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gelhause families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gelhause families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelhause's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gelhause families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gelhause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhause 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelhause. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gelhause. For the veterans among your Gelhause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelhause

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