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Gelak Family History

Gelak 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: Pelak, Selak, Belak, Vela, Deak, Peak, Elam, Dolak, Flak, Polak

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Where is the Gelak family from?

You can see how Gelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelak 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 101 census records available for the last name Gelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelak 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gelak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gelak. For the veterans among your Gelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelak lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Gelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gelak in 1942 was 32, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelak 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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