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Gelep Family History

Gelep 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: Telep, Gale, Geller, Giles, Gee, Golec, Delp, Deep, Glen, Gole

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelep 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 Gelep ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gelep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelep 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gelep. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gelep. For the veterans among your Gelep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelep lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gelep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelep in 1972 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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