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Gelsman Family History

Gelsman 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: Gellman, Gelfman, Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman

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Where is the Gelsman family from?

You can see how Gelsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Gelsman family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelsman's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Gelsman families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gelsman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gelsman. For the veterans among your Gelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Gelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gelsman in 1972 was 82, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsman 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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