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Gelash Family History

Gelash 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: Glass, Flash, Welsh, Glas, Delach, Gash, Gerlach, Balash, Galas, Lash

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Where is the Gelash family from?

You can see how Gelash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelash family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelash's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gelash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelash 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 24 census records available for the last name Gelash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelash 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 Gelash. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelash. For the veterans among your Gelash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelash lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gelash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelash in 1973 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelash 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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