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Guelfo Family History

Guelfo 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: Guell, Gullo, Gelo, Cuello, Scelfo, Juelfs, Guerro, Guel, Guo, Gulley

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Where is the Guelfo family from?

You can see how Guelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelfo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Guelfo families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Guelfo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Guelfo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelfo 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 128 census records available for the last name Guelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelfo 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Guelfo. 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 27 military records available for the last name Guelfo. For the veterans among your Guelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelfo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Guelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Guelfo in 1966 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelfo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelfo 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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