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Gelfert Family History

Gelfert 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: Gellert, Geffert, Helfert, Geller, Gilbert, Gelder, Helbert, Wilfert

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Where is the Gelfert family from?

You can see how Gelfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelfert family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelfert's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelfert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfert 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 43 census records available for the last name Gelfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfert 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gelfert. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gelfert. For the veterans among your Gelfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gelfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gelfert in 1973 was 88, and 46 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfert 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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