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Geltz Family History

Geltz Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German gelze ‘castrated hog’ presumably a metonymic occupational name or perhaps an unflattering nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geltz family from?

You can see how Geltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geltz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Geltz families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Geltz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Geltz families in 1891.
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What did your Geltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geltz. 100% of Geltz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Geltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltz 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Geltz. 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 701 military records available for the last name Geltz. For the veterans among your Geltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Geltz in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltz 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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