Gelenger Family History

Gelenger 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: Selinger, Gellner, Gelsinger, Gienger, Lenger, Belanger, Bellenger, Geringer, Zelinger, Geller

47	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
14	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Gelenger family from?

You can see how Gelenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelenger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelenger families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelenger 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 Gelenger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gelenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelenger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelenger. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Gelenger. For the veterans among your Gelenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Gelenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelenger in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 1987.

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Gelenger Surname Meaning

Where is the Gelenger family from?

What Gelenger family records will you find?

What is the average Gelenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Gelenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelenger in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 1987.

Gelenger Family History

Gelenger Surname Meaning

65 record(s) for Gelenger

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gelenger lifespan?

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Gelenger Surname Meaning

65 record(s) for Gelenger

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Where is the Gelenger family from?

What Gelenger family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gelenger family history

What is the average Gelenger lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gelenger family tree

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