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Gelms Family History

Gelms 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: Nelms, Melms, Helms, Elms, Helm, Giles, Melis, Delos, Wells, Gehm

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Where is the Gelms family from?

You can see how Gelms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelms family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelms family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gelms's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Gelms families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelms 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 47 census records available for the last name Gelms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelms 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gelms. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelms. For the veterans among your Gelms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelms lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Gelms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gelms in 1969 was 75, and 33 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelms 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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