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Gels Family History

Gels 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: Gell, Gelo, Fels, Geis, Geels, Gess, Pels, Gens, Els, Gelb

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Where is the Gels family from?

You can see how Gels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gels families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gels's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gels 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 Gels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gels. 34% of Gels men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gels women worked as a Clerical Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Worker
    100%

What Gels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gels 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Gels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gels. For the veterans among your Gels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gels in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gels 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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