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Geltzeiler Family History

Geltzeiler 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: Detweiler, Gentzler, Geller, Gentile, Kaltreider, Reitmeier, Meltzer

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Where is the Geltzeiler family from?

You can see how Geltzeiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltzeiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geltzeiler families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Geltzeiler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geltzeiler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltzeiler 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 Geltzeiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geltzeiler. 100% of Geltzeiler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Geltzeiler women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Geltzeiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Geltzeiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltzeiler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Geltzeiler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Geltzeiler. For the veterans among your Geltzeiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltzeiler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Geltzeiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geltzeiler in 1969 was 82, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geltzeiler 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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