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Gelfan Family History

Gelfan 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: Gelfand, Gelfman, Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Galvan, Elman

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Where is the Gelfan family from?

You can see how Gelfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelfan families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelfan's in USA. California had the highest population of Gelfan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfan 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 94 census records available for the last name Gelfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfan 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gelfan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gelfan. For the veterans among your Gelfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gelfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gelfan in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelfan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfan 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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