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Gelefsky Family History

Gelefsky 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: Selesky, Selensky, Lesky, Belinsky, Gilinsky, Wilensky, Glinsky

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Where is the Gelefsky family from?

You can see how Gelefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelefsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gelefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelefsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gelefsky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gelefsky. For the veterans among your Gelefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelefsky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gelefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelefsky in 1974 was 63, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelefsky 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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