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Gelstein Family History

Gelstein 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: Gerstein, Holstein, Goldstein, Adelstein, Kerstein, Gelston, Gersten

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Where is the Gelstein family from?

You can see how Gelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelstein families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gelstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelstein. 100% of Gelstein women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelstein 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gelstein. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gelstein. For the veterans among your Gelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gelstein in 1971 was 75, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelstein 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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