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Gelnett Family History

Gelnett Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gölnitz itself a variant of Göllnitz a habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg and Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Gelnett family from?

You can see how Gelnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelnett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gelnett family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelnett's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gelnett families in 1841.
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What did your Gelnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelnett. 43% of Gelnett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gelnett women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelnett were Farm Help and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    11%
  • Farm Help
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Gelnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelnett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gelnett. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gelnett. For the veterans among your Gelnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelnett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gelnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelnett in 1959 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelnett 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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