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Gelfin Family History

Gelfin 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: Gelin, Delfin, Gelvin, Melin, Galvin, Helin, Belin, Elkin, Gilpin

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Where is the Gelfin family from?

You can see how Gelfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gelfin families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gelfin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gelfin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfin 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 119 census records available for the last name Gelfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gelfin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gelfin. For the veterans among your Gelfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Gelfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelfin in 1977 was 54, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfin 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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