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Gelmi Family History

Gelmi 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: Gelpi, Helm, Gehm, Gell, Elm, Gelo, Kelm, Meli, Nelli, Gemme

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Where is the Gelmi family from?

You can see how Gelmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gelmi families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gelmi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelmi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmi 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 392 census records available for the last name Gelmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmi 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gelmi. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gelmi. For the veterans among your Gelmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelmi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gelmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gelmi in 1967 was 55, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelmi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelmi 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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