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Gelpke Family History

Gelpke 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: Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Welke, Felske, Oelfke, Geske, Genske, Selke

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Where is the Gelpke family from?

You can see how Gelpke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelpke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelpke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gelpke families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gelpke's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelpke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelpke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelpke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Gelpke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelpke 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Gelpke. 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 318 military records available for the last name Gelpke. For the veterans among your Gelpke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelpke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelpke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gelpke in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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