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Gelenser Family History

Gelenser 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: Genser, Gellner, Lenser, Geller, Feldner, Melander, Gelder, Ellender

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Where is the Gelenser family from?

You can see how Gelenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelenser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelenser family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelenser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gelenser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelenser 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 8 census records available for the last name Gelenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelenser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gelenser. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelenser. For the veterans among your Gelenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelenser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gelenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelenser in 1972 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelenser 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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