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Gazelka Family History

Gazelka 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: Galka, Galella, Mazeika, Pavelka, Havelka, Kozelka, Gabel, Hazel

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Where is the Gazelka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gazelka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gazelka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gazelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazelka 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 Gazelka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Gazelka. For the veterans among your Gazelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazelka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Gazelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gazelka in 1964 was 42, and 91 in 1995.

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