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Gelner Family History

Gelner 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: Geller, Gelder, Kelner, Gepner, Gellner, Gegner, Gerner, Gelber

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Where is the Gelner family from?

You can see how Gelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gelner families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gelner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelner 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 Gelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelner. 36% of Gelner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gelner women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gelner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Gelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelner 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gelner. 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 116 military records available for the last name Gelner. For the veterans among your Gelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelner in 1962 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelner 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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