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Gelar Family History

Gelar 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: Gemar, Gear, Gelhar, Bear, Geller, Vilar, Dear, Geary, Pear, Vela

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Where is the Gelar family from?

You can see how Gelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelar families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gelar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelar 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gelar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gelar. For the veterans among your Gelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelar lifespan?

Average Gelar life expectancy in 1963 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelar 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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