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Gellerstedt Family History

Gellerstedt 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: Wallerstedt, Gellert, Gallenstein, Ellestad, Halberstadt, Wallerstein

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Where is the Gellerstedt family from?

You can see how Gellerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellerstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gellerstedt families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gellerstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gellerstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellerstedt 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 Gellerstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gellerstedt. 100% of Gellerstedt men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Gellerstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gellerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellerstedt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gellerstedt. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gellerstedt. For the veterans among your Gellerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellerstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gellerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gellerstedt in 1962 was 86, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gellerstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellerstedt 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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