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Gelfo Family History

Gelfo 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: Gelo, Gallo, Bello, Gero, Gullo, Mello, Elo, Pelto, Delo, Gell

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Where is the Gelfo family from?

You can see how Gelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelfo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gelfo families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gelfo's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gelfo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelfo. 100% of Gelfo men worked as a Barber and 100% of Gelfo women worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Gelfo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Gelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfo 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Gelfo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gelfo. For the veterans among your Gelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelfo in 1963 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelfo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfo 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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