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Gelske Family History

Gelske 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: Felske, Geske, Genske, Deluke, Belke, Ganske, Oelke, Beske, Meske

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelske 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 Gelske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelske 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gelske. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gelske. For the veterans among your Gelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelske lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Gelske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelske in 1978 was 73, and 58 in 1996.

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