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Gelpe Family History

Gelpe 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: Gelpi, Gale, Geller, Gee, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Galle, Delp

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Where is the Gelpe family from?

You can see how Gelpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelpe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelpe family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelpe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gelpe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelpe 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 73 census records available for the last name Gelpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelpe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gelpe. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gelpe. For the veterans among your Gelpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelpe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Gelpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gelpe in 1978 was 85, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelpe 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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