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Gelewski Family History

Gelewski 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: Galewski, Zalewski, Sulewski, Malewski, Jezewski, Gajewski, Pelowski

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Where is the Gelewski family from?

You can see how Gelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelewski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelewski 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 40 census records available for the last name Gelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelewski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gelewski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gelewski. For the veterans among your Gelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelewski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelewski in 1970 was 82, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelewski 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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