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Gelock Family History

Gelock 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: Glock, Gerlock, Lock, Block, Klock, Flock, Gluck, Gelo, Gulick, Plock

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Where is the Gelock family from?

You can see how Gelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Gelock families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelock's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gelock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelock. 100% of Gelock men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Gelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelock 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gelock. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gelock. For the veterans among your Gelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelock lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Gelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gelock in 1961 was 56, and 61 in 1998.

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