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Gelarden Family History

Gelarden 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: Bearden, Garden, Dearden, Velarde, Gladden, Gladen, Gelardi, Rearden

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Where is the Gelarden family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelarden. 100% of Gelarden men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gelarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelarden 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gelarden. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gelarden. For the veterans among your Gelarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelarden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gelarden in 1962 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelarden 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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