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Gelz Family History

Gelz 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: Welz, Gell, Gelo, Goelz, Belz, Geltz, Golz, Selz, Gelb, Getz

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Where is the Gelz family from?

You can see how Gelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gelz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gelz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelz 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 Gelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelz. 50% of Gelz men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gelz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Gelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelz 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gelz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gelz. For the veterans among your Gelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gelz in 1975 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelz 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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