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Gelzheuser Family History

Gelzheuser 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: Holzhauser, Berkheiser, Leithauser, Gelhaus, Betthauser, Olheiser

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Where is the Gelzheuser family from?

You can see how Gelzheuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelzheuser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelzheuser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Gelzheuser families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelzheuser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gelzheuser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Gelzheuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzheuser 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gelzheuser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelzheuser. For the veterans among your Gelzheuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzheuser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Gelzheuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelzheuser in 1971 was 82, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelzheuser 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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