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Gelhaus Family History

Gelhaus Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a farm or house named with gel ‘swamp mire’

a frequent component of field and placenames in northwestern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gelhaus family from?

You can see how Gelhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gelhaus families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gelhaus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhaus 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 Gelhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelhaus. 24% of Gelhaus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gelhaus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelhaus were Farm Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Gelhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhaus 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Gelhaus. 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 227 military records available for the last name Gelhaus. For the veterans among your Gelhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhaus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gelhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelhaus in 1957 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhaus 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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