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Ghelf Family History

Ghelf 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: Helf, Chelf, Helm, Hell, Greif, Guell, Held, Sheff, Gell, Shell

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Where is the Ghelf family from?

You can see how Ghelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghelf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghelf family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ghelf's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ghelf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghelf 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 22 census records available for the last name Ghelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghelf 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 Ghelf. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ghelf. For the veterans among your Ghelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghelf lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Ghelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ghelf in 1992 was 51, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghelf 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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