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Gelp Family History

Gelp 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: Delp, Gell, Gelo, Kelp, Welp, Gelb, Gelpi, Gill, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Gelp family from?

You can see how Gelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gelp families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gelp families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelp's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gelp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelp 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 166 census records available for the last name Gelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelp 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gelp. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelp. For the veterans among your Gelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelp lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Gelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gelp in 1981 was 27, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelp 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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