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Gelter Family History

Gelter 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: Geller, Gelder, Felter, Belter, Elter, Kelter, Geter, Getter, Pelter

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Where is the Gelter family from?

You can see how Gelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gelter family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gelter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelter 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 Gelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelter. 60% of Gelter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Motorman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Broker
    14%

What Gelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Gelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelter 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gelter. 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 134 military records available for the last name Gelter. For the veterans among your Gelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gelter in 1965 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelter 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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