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Gelwick Family History

Gelwick 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: Gelwicks, Fenwick, Ellick, Beswick, Gullick, Gerrick, Herwick

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Where is the Gelwick family from?

You can see how Gelwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelwick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gelwick families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelwick's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gelwick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelwick. 67% of Gelwick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gelwick women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Gelwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelwick 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gelwick. 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 132 military records available for the last name Gelwick. For the veterans among your Gelwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelwick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gelwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gelwick in 1964 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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