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Gelwix Family History

Gelwix 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: Felix, Selix, Helwig, Gelin, Gerwig, Gerwin, Gellis, Gelvin, Gelpi

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Where is the Gelwix family from?

You can see how Gelwix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelwix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelwix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gelwix family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelwix's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelwix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelwix 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 266 census records available for the last name Gelwix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelwix 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gelwix. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gelwix. For the veterans among your Gelwix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelwix lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gelwix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gelwix in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelwix 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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