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Gelsinger Family History

Gelsinger Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic or habitational name composed with Gelsing- the root of the placename Gelsenkirchen.

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


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You can see how Gelsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gelsinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gelsinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gelsinger families in 1911.
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What did your Gelsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gelsinger. 100% of Gelsinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelsinger 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gelsinger. 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 239 military records available for the last name Gelsinger. For the veterans among your Gelsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelsinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gelsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelsinger in 1963 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelsinger 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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