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Gelsler Family History

Gelsler 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: Geller, Geisler, Gensler, Gessler, Gesler, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Gelsler family from?

You can see how Gelsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gelsler families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gelsler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelsler 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 256 census records available for the last name Gelsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gelsler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gelsler. For the veterans among your Gelsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsler lifespan?

Average Gelsler life expectancy in 1986 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsler 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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