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Gelshen Family History

Gelshen 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: Gershen, Elsen, Gelston, Gersten, Gershon, Goshen, Belshe, Felsen

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Where is the Gelshen family from?

You can see how Gelshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelshen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Gelshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gelshen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelshen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gelshen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gelshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelshen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gelshen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelshen. For the veterans among your Gelshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelshen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gelshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelshen in 1973 was 68, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelshen 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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