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Gheller Family History

Gheller 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, Heller, Gfeller, Goeller, Sheller, Wheller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Gheller family from?

You can see how Gheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gheller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gheller families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gheller family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gheller's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gheller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gheller 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 Gheller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gheller. 58% of Gheller men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Gheller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Gheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gheller 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Gheller. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gheller. For the veterans among your Gheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gheller lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gheller in 1957 was 43, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gheller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gheller 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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