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Gelse Family History

Gelse 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: Else, Geese, Geise, Gale, Geller, Halse, Gee, Geist, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Gelse family from?

You can see how Gelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gelse family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelse 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 153 census records available for the last name Gelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelse 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gelse. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gelse. For the veterans among your Gelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Gelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelse in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelse 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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