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Gimelfarb Family History

Gimelfarb Name 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: Himelfarb, Himmelfarb, Melgar, Gillard, Gilliard, Gelfand, Gelhar

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gimelfarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimelfarb 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gimelfarb. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gimelfarb. For the veterans among your Gimelfarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimelfarb lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Gimelfarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gimelfarb in 2003 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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