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Gelfer Family History

Gelfer 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: Geller, Gelder, Helfer, Telfer, Belfer, Gelber, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Gelfer family from?

You can see how Gelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gelfer families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gelfer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gelfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelfer. 100% of Gelfer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gelfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Gelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfer 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Gelfer. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gelfer. For the veterans among your Gelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gelfer in 1959 was 58, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfer 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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