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Geldreich Family History

Geldreich 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: Goldrich, Helmreich, Helfrich, Heidrich, Aldrich, Gleich, Goodrich

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Where is the Geldreich family from?

You can see how Geldreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldreich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geldreich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Geldreich families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Geldreich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geldreich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldreich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geldreich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geldreich. 100% of Geldreich 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%

What Geldreich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Geldreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldreich 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Geldreich. 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 183 military records available for the last name Geldreich. For the veterans among your Geldreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldreich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Geldreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geldreich in 1962 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldreich 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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