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Gelhouse Family History

Gelhouse 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: Welhouse, Newhouse, Gelhaus, Milhouse, House, Outhouse, Wheelhouse

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Where is the Gelhouse family from?

You can see how Gelhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gelhouse families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gelhouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhouse 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 108 census records available for the last name Gelhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhouse 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gelhouse. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gelhouse. For the veterans among your Gelhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhouse lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1989, in the United States, Gelhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelhouse in 1947 was 39, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhouse 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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