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Gelshenen Family History

Gelshenen 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: Gershenson, Gilsenan, Geenen, Glasheen, Gershen, Elsen, Alsteen

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Where is the Gelshenen family from?

You can see how Gelshenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelshenen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelshenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gelshenen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelshenen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelshenen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Gelshenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelshenen 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Gelshenen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gelshenen. For the veterans among your Gelshenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelshenen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Gelshenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelshenen in 1971 was 80, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelshenen 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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