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Gellenbeck Family History

Gellenbeck 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: Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck, Hollenbeck, Dillenbeck, Ellenberg, Ellenbecker

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Where is the Gellenbeck family from?

You can see how Gellenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellenbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellenbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gellenbeck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellenbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gellenbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellenbeck 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 682 census records available for the last name Gellenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellenbeck 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Gellenbeck. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gellenbeck. For the veterans among your Gellenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellenbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gellenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gellenbeck in 1965 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellenbeck 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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