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Gelperin Family History

Gelperin 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: Galperin, Pellerin, Alperin, Halperin, Geller, Severin, Gelder

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Where is the Gelperin family from?

You can see how Gelperin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelperin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelperin families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelperin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gelperin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelperin 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 194 census records available for the last name Gelperin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelperin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gelperin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelperin. For the veterans among your Gelperin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelperin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gelperin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelperin in 1972 was 85, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelperin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelperin 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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