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Gelfke Family History

Gelfke 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: Oelfke, Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Welke, Gaffke, Felske, Geske, Genske

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Where is the Gelfke family from?

You can see how Gelfke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelfke family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelfke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gelfke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfke 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 8 census records available for the last name Gelfke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfke 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 Gelfke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelfke. For the veterans among your Gelfke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelfke

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