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Gelhausen Family History

Gelhausen 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: Gehlhausen, Gelhaus, Wellhausen, Feldhausen, Holzhausen, Muehlhausen

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Where is the Gelhausen family from?

You can see how Gelhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gelhausen families living in West Virginia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gelhausen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gelhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhausen 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 Gelhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelhausen. 64% of Gelhausen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Gelhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Gelhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhausen 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gelhausen. 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 206 military records available for the last name Gelhausen. For the veterans among your Gelhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhausen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gelhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelhausen in 1957 was 79, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelhausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhausen 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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