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Gelso Family History

Gelso 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: Gelo, Kelso, Elson, Gallo, Geist, Bello, Gero, Nelson, Melson, Gullo

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Where is the Gelso family from?

You can see how Gelso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelso family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gelso family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelso 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 Gelso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelso. 67% of Gelso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gelso women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gelso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Gelso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelso 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Gelso. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gelso. For the veterans among your Gelso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelso lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gelso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelso in 1958 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelso 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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