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Gelskey Family History

Gelskey 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: Kelsey, Elsey, Pelkey, Felske, Gaskey, Belsky, Geske, Gilkey, Genske

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gelskey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gelskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelskey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gelskey. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Gelskey. For the veterans among your Gelskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelskey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gelskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelskey in 1971 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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