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Geselter Family History

Geselter 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: Gieseler, Selter, Gessler, Gesler, Geeter, Geller, Seller, Gesell

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Where is the Geselter family from?

You can see how Geselter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geselter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geselter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Geselter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geselter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geselter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Geselter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geselter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geselter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geselter. For the veterans among your Geselter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geselter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Geselter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geselter in 1970 was 55, and 19 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geselter 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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