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Gelven Family History

Gelven 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: Gelvin, Geller, Leven, Gulden, Ellen, Glen, Elsen, Galvin, Galvan

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Where is the Gelven family from?

You can see how Gelven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gelven families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelven's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gelven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelven 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 Gelven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelven. 100% of Gelven men worked as a Shipper.

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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

  • Shipper
    100%

What Gelven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gelven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelven 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gelven. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gelven. For the veterans among your Gelven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gelven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelven in 1963 was 49, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelven 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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