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Gelzhiser Family History

Gelzhiser 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: Geiser, Geller, Elsasser, Belcher, Melchior, Peiser, Berkheiser

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Where is the Gelzhiser family from?

You can see how Gelzhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelzhiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gelzhiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gelzhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelzhiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gelzhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzhiser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gelzhiser. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gelzhiser. For the veterans among your Gelzhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzhiser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gelzhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gelzhiser in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelzhiser 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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