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Gelzheiser Family History

Gelzheiser 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: Berkheiser, Olheiser, Holzheimer, Werkheiser, Gensheimer, Melsheimer

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Where is the Gelzheiser family from?

You can see how Gelzheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelzheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gelzheiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelzheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelzheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gelzheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzheiser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelzheiser. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gelzheiser. For the veterans among your Gelzheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzheiser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gelzheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gelzheiser in 1968 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelzheiser 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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