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Ghelfi Family History

Ghelfi 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: Ghezzi, Helf, Belfi, Melfi, Gelpi, Chelf, Helm, Hell, Helle, Helin

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Where is the Ghelfi family from?

You can see how Ghelfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghelfi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghelfi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ghelfi families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghelfi's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ghelfi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghelfi 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 Ghelfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ghelfi. 100% of Ghelfi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ghelfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Ghelfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghelfi 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Ghelfi. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ghelfi. For the veterans among your Ghelfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghelfi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ghelfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ghelfi in 1959 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghelfi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghelfi 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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