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Gelatt Family History

Gelatt Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Glatt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gelatt family from?

You can see how Gelatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gelatt families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelatt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gelatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelatt 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 Gelatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelatt. 29% of Gelatt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gelatt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelatt were Attendant and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Gelatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelatt 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gelatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Gelatt. For the veterans among your Gelatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gelatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelatt in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelatt 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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