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Gjelvik Family History

Gjelvik 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: Gelvin, Galvin, Melvin, Melnik, Selvig, Gervin, Brevik, Gorelik

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Where is the Gjelvik family from?

You can see how Gjelvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjelvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjelvik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjelvik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gjelvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjelvik 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 8 census records available for the last name Gjelvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjelvik 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gjelvik. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gjelvik. For the veterans among your Gjelvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjelvik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gjelvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gjelvik in 1966 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjelvik 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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