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Gelwarg Family History

Gelwarg 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: Elward, Gelhar, Gelbard, Geller, Geary, Seward, Helberg, Edward

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Where is the Gelwarg family from?

You can see how Gelwarg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelwarg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelwarg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelwarg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelwarg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelwarg 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 34 census records available for the last name Gelwarg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelwarg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gelwarg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gelwarg. For the veterans among your Gelwarg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelwarg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gelwarg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelwarg in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelwarg 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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