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Gelpin Family History

Gelpin 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: Gilpin, Galpin, Gelin, Gelvin, Gelpi, Melin, Pepin, Galvin, Helin

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Where is the Gelpin family from?

You can see how Gelpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gelpin family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelpin's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gelpin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelpin 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 Gelpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelpin. 100% of Gelpin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelpin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gelpin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gelpin. For the veterans among your Gelpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelpin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gelpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gelpin in 1979 was 100, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelpin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelpin 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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