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Geltmacher Family History

Geltmacher 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: Stellmacher, Hutmacher, Gritzmacher, Grutzmacher, Gallacher, Letcher

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Where is the Geltmacher family from?

You can see how Geltmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltmacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geltmacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Geltmacher families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Geltmacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geltmacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltmacher 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 Geltmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geltmacher. 56% of Geltmacher men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Moulder
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

What Geltmacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Geltmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltmacher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Geltmacher. 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 43 military records available for the last name Geltmacher. For the veterans among your Geltmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltmacher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geltmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geltmacher in 1960 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geltmacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltmacher 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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