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Gelking Family History

Gelking 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: Gelling, Helling, Helsing, Golding, Welling, Melling, Elkin, Belkin

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Where is the Gelking family from?

You can see how Gelking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gelking families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelking's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gelking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelking 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 Gelking ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gelking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gelking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelking 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gelking. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelking. For the veterans among your Gelking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelking lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gelking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelking in 1969 was 73, and 34 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelking 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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