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Gjelsteen Family History

Gjelsteen 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: Alsteen, Adelstein, Gelston, Gersten, Gerstein, Edelstein, Elston

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Where is the Gjelsteen family from?

You can see how Gjelsteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjelsteen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjelsteen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjelsteen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gjelsteen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjelsteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gjelsteen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gjelsteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjelsteen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gjelsteen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gjelsteen. For the veterans among your Gjelsteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjelsteen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Gjelsteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gjelsteen in 1980 was 78, and 87 in 1997.

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