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Gelalich Family History

Gelalich 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: Gerlich, Lalich, Ellick, Kalich, Belich, Gladish, Slavich, Lasich

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Where is the Gelalich family from?

You can see how Gelalich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelalich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelalich family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelalich's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gelalich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelalich 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 49 census records available for the last name Gelalich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelalich 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gelalich. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelalich. For the veterans among your Gelalich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelalich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gelalich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gelalich in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelalich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelalich 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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