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Gelkin Family History

Gelkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Galkin, Gelin, Nelkin, Gelvin, Gerkin, Melin, Galvin

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Where is the Gelkin family from?

You can see how Gelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gelkin family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelkin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gelkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelkin 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 62 census records available for the last name Gelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelkin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gelkin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gelkin. For the veterans among your Gelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelkin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Gelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelkin in 1978 was 67, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelkin 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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