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Gelka Family History

Gelka 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: Belka, Galka, Pelka, Melka, Vela, Melia, Pella, Galla, Sella, Berka

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Where is the Gelka family from?

You can see how Gelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelka 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 Gelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelka. 100% of Gelka men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Gelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gelka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelka. For the veterans among your Gelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelka 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 Gelka

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