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Gellenthin Family History

Gellenthin 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: Mellenthin, Gallenstein, Gillentine, Gallentine, Gellert, Valentin

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Where is the Gellenthin family from?

You can see how Gellenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellenthin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gellenthin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gellenthin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gellenthin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gellenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellenthin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gellenthin. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gellenthin. For the veterans among your Gellenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellenthin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gellenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gellenthin in 1965 was 58, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellenthin 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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