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Gelhorn Family History

Gelhorn 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: Melhorn, Uhlhorn, Goshorn, Welborn, Mehlhorn, Gleghorn, Gelhar

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Where is the Gelhorn family from?

You can see how Gelhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelhorn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelhorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelhorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhorn 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 249 census records available for the last name Gelhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhorn 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gelhorn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gelhorn. For the veterans among your Gelhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhorn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gelhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gelhorn in 1968 was 97, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhorn 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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