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Geltch Family History

Geltch 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: Felch, Belich, Kelch, Yelich, Pelech, Welsch, Welch, Delach, Gerlach

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Where is the Geltch family from?

You can see how Geltch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geltch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Geltch families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geltch's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Geltch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltch 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 282 census records available for the last name Geltch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Geltch. 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 64 military records available for the last name Geltch. For the veterans among your Geltch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltch lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Geltch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geltch in 1946 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltch 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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