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Gellert Family History

Gellert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Geller 1 and German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gelhard a cognate of the verb gelten ‘to sacrifice to recompense’.

Hungarian (Gellért): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār gēr ‘spear lance’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’ (see Gerhardt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gellert family from?

You can see how Gellert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gellert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gellert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gellert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gellert families in 1891.
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What did your Gellert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gellert. 100% of Gellert men worked as a None and 75% of Gellert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • None
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gellert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gellert. 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 974 military records available for the last name Gellert. For the veterans among your Gellert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gellert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gellert in 1958 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellert 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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