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Gelsie Family History

Gelsie 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: Geddie, Goldie, Elzie, Helie, Jessie, Belshe, Else, Gelin, Felske

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Where is the Gelsie family from?

You can see how Gelsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelsie family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelsie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gelsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsie 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 Gelsie. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gelsie. For the veterans among your Gelsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Gelsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelsie in 1977 was 26, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelsie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsie 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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