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Gelard Family History

Gelard 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: Gerard, Gelbard, Gelardi, Beard, Geary, Seward, Legard, Gillard

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Where is the Gelard family from?

You can see how Gelard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gelard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gelard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelard 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 185 census records available for the last name Gelard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelard 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Gelard. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gelard. For the veterans among your Gelard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Gelard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gelard in 1970 was 62, and 51 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelard 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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