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Gelat Family History

Gelat 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: Galat, Gelatt, Geist, Galati, Pilat, Vela, Elam, Glatz, Neat, Galant

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Where is the Gelat family from?

You can see how Gelat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelat families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 10 Gelat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelat 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 91 census records available for the last name Gelat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelat 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gelat. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelat. For the veterans among your Gelat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelat lifespan?

Average Gelat life expectancy in 1991 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelat 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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