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Gelsdorf Family History

Gelsdorf 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: Gilsdorf, Reisdorf, Zielsdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Gelder

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Where is the Gelsdorf family from?

You can see how Gelsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gelsdorf families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsdorf's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gelsdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gelsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsdorf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gelsdorf. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gelsdorf. For the veterans among your Gelsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsdorf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1987, in the United States, Gelsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gelsdorf in 1957 was 46, and 52 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsdorf 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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