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Geltman Family History

Geltman 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: Gellman, Gelfman, Getman, Gettman, Weltman, Gelman, Feltman, Veltman

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Where is the Geltman family from?

You can see how Geltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geltman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geltman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geltman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltman 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 Geltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geltman. 27% of Geltman men worked as a Cutter and 50% of Geltman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geltman were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Cutter
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Record Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Geltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Geltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltman 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Geltman. 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 100 military records available for the last name Geltman. For the veterans among your Geltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geltman in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltman 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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