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Gheldof Family History

Gheldof 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: Sheldon, Helder, Glendon, Gelder, Eldon, Held, Shelton, Hendon

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Where is the Gheldof family from?

You can see how Gheldof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gheldof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gheldof family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gheldof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gheldof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gheldof 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 31 census records available for the last name Gheldof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gheldof 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gheldof. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gheldof. For the veterans among your Gheldof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gheldof lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gheldof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gheldof in 1971 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gheldof 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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