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Gelson Family History

Gelson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Jelle Gell(e) (see Gell). See also Gilson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gelson family from?

You can see how Gelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 28 Gelson families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gelson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gelson families in 1891.
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What did your Gelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelson. 100% of Gelson men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Gelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelson 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Gelson. 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 231 military records available for the last name Gelson. For the veterans among your Gelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gelson in 1962 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelson 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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