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Gelecki Family History

Gelecki 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: Galecki, Dolecki, Gorecki, Malecki, Pilecki, Solecki, Galicki

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Where is the Gelecki family from?

You can see how Gelecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelecki family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelecki's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gelecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelecki 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 65 census records available for the last name Gelecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelecki 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gelecki. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gelecki. For the veterans among your Gelecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelecki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gelecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gelecki in 1967 was 82, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelecki 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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