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Gellers Family History

Gellers 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, Gellert, Ellers, Gelles, Zellers, Sellers, Fellers, Heller

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Where is the Gellers family from?

You can see how Gellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gellers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gellers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gellers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellers 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 Gellers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gellers. 27% of Gellers men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gellers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gellers were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • House Wife
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Gellers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Gellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellers 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gellers. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gellers. For the veterans among your Gellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gellers in 1971 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellers 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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