Gelt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gelt family

The surname Gelt was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The family is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Gelt family

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Gelt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Galt, Geld, Galde, Gelt, Geltman, Geltinger, Geldrich, Geltsayer, Gelder and many more.

Early Notables of the Gelt family

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Gelt migration to the United States +

Gelt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Matthias Gelt, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1748

Gelt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Harry Geiomars Gelt, who landed in America, in 1909
Dawid Gelt, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Kiejdany, Russia, in 1909
Otto Gelt, aged 58, who landed in America, in 1911
Fania Gelt, aged 19, who landed in America from Szepsetowka, Poland, in 1921
Idel Gelt, aged 13, who immigrated to America from Szepsetowka, Poland, in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name Gelt (post 1700) +

Felix Gelt (b. 1978), Canadian association football player