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Gilfenbaum Family History

Gilfenbaum 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: Greenbaum, Lindenbaum, Eichenbaum, Nissenbaum, Kienbaum, Fellenbaum

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Where is the Gilfenbaum family from?

You can see how Gilfenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilfenbaum family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfenbaum's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilfenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfenbaum 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 10 census records available for the last name Gilfenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfenbaum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilfenbaum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilfenbaum. For the veterans among your Gilfenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfenbaum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Gilfenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gilfenbaum in 1975 was 62, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfenbaum 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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