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Gelsheimer Family History

Gelsheimer 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: Gensheimer, Melsheimer, Berkheimer, Gensemer, Westheimer, Gegenheimer

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Where is the Gelsheimer family from?

You can see how Gelsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsheimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gelsheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelsheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gelsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsheimer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gelsheimer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gelsheimer. For the veterans among your Gelsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsheimer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gelsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gelsheimer in 1972 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsheimer 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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