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Gellerup Family History

Gellerup 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, Hellerud, Heller, Seller, Keller, Galler, Weller

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Where is the Gellerup family from?

You can see how Gellerup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellerup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellerup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gellerup families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellerup's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gellerup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellerup 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 53 census records available for the last name Gellerup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellerup 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gellerup. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gellerup. For the veterans among your Gellerup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellerup lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Gellerup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gellerup in 1986 was 90, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellerup 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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