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Gelch Family History

Gelch Name 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: Felch, Kelch, Welch, Belch, Gesch, Balch, Pech, Pilch, Bench, Mech

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Where is the Gelch family from?

You can see how Gelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gelch families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gelch's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Gelch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelch 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 Gelch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gelch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Gelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelch 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gelch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Gelch. For the veterans among your Gelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gelch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelch in 1969 was 81, and 92 in 2001.

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