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Gelzer Family History

Gelzer 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: Geller, Gelder, Belzer, Genzer, Selzer, Kelzer, Pelzer, Delzer

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Where is the Gelzer family from?

You can see how Gelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gelzer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelzer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gelzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelzer 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 Gelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelzer. 27% of Gelzer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Gelzer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelzer were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Gelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzer 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Gelzer. 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 525 military records available for the last name Gelzer. For the veterans among your Gelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelzer in 1945 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelzer 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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