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Ghelerter Family History

Ghelerter 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: Chelette, Heeter, Aegerter, Sheerer, Huerter, Herter, Howerter

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ghelerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghelerter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ghelerter. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Ghelerter. For the veterans among your Ghelerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghelerter lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Ghelerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ghelerter in 1987 was 84, and 88 in 1990.

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