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Gelzine Family History

Gelzine 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: Elzie, Delaine, Gelin, Gelling, Meline, Eline, Gelvin, Melin, Devine

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gelzine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelzine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelzine. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelzine. For the veterans among your Gelzine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelzine lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Gelzine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gelzine in 1986 was 75, and 84 in 1996.

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