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Geltzer Family History

Geltzer 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: Meltzer, Seltzer, Peltzer, Geller, Gelder, Fetzer, Setzer, Glazer

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Where is the Geltzer family from?

You can see how Geltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geltzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Geltzer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Geltzer families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Geltzer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geltzer 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 Geltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geltzer. 44% of Geltzer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Geltzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geltzer were Purchasing Agent and Saleswoman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Paperhanger Helper
    13%
  • Purchasing Agent
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
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What Geltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Geltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geltzer 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Geltzer. 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 70 military records available for the last name Geltzer. For the veterans among your Geltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geltzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Geltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geltzer in 1959 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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