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Gjellefald Family History

Gjellefald 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: Gelfand, Bjelland, Bielefeld, Gilleland, Kjelland, Geller, Gillard

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Where is the Gjellefald family from?

You can see how Gjellefald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjellefald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjellefald family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjellefald's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gjellefald families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gjellefald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjellefald 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 Gjellefald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gjellefald. For the veterans among your Gjellefald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjellefald lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Gjellefald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gjellefald in 1987 was 99, and 104 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjellefald 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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