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Gelfon Family History

Gelfon 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: Gelfond, Elton, Elson, Felton, Nelson, Belton, Melson, Melton, Eldon

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Where is the Gelfon family from?

You can see how Gelfon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelfon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gelfon families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelfon's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gelfon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gelfon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gelfon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gelfon. For the veterans among your Gelfon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfon lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Gelfon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelfon in 1999 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfon 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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