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Gelack Family History

Gelack Surname 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: Black, Slack, Glock, Gluck, Geraci, Clack, Plack, Flack, Bellack

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Where is the Gelack family from?

You can see how Gelack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelack family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelack's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gelack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelack 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gelack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gelack. For the veterans among your Gelack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Gelack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gelack in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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