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Gelschus Family History

Gelschus 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: Melhus, Welsch, Reishus, Eachus, Gelhaus, Geschke, Gesch, Holschuh

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gelschus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelschus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelschus. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Gelschus. For the veterans among your Gelschus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelschus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Gelschus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gelschus in 1982 was 86, and 68 in 2003.

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