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Gelmers Family History

Gelmers 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: Helmers, Geller, Elmer, Helmer, Gelder, Gellert, Gilmer, Germer

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Where is the Gelmers family from?

You can see how Gelmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelmers family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelmers's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gelmers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmers 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 Gelmers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Gelmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gelmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gelmers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gelmers. For the veterans among your Gelmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelmers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Gelmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelmers in 1961 was 39, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelmers 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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