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Guelfy Family History

Guelfy 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: Gulley, Gurley, Guell, Guerry, Juelfs, Guel, Guffy, Gully, Guedry

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Where is the Guelfy family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelfy 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 Guelfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelfy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Guelfy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guelfy. For the veterans among your Guelfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelfy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Guelfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Guelfy in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

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