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Gelfat Family History

Gelfat 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, Galat, Gelfman, Gelhar, Gelman, Gelatt, German, Geller

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfat 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 19 census records available for the last name Gelfat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfat 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gelfat. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gelfat. For the veterans among your Gelfat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gelfat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gelfat in 1975 was 97, and 89 in 2001.

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