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Gelker Family History

Gelker 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: Geller, Gelder, Guelker, Kelker, Felker, Delker, Welker, Gelber

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Where is the Gelker family from?

You can see how Gelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelker family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelker's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelker 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 179 census records available for the last name Gelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gelker. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gelker. For the veterans among your Gelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gelker in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelker 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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