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Guelfi Family History

Guelfi 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: Guell, Juelfs, Belfi, Melfi, Guel, Gulli, Gelpi, Gulley, Guerra

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Where is the Guelfi family from?

You can see how Guelfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Guelfi families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Guelfi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guelfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelfi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guelfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guelfi. 100% of Guelfi 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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What Guelfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Guelfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelfi 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Guelfi. 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 49 military records available for the last name Guelfi. For the veterans among your Guelfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelfi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guelfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Guelfi in 1963 was 68, and 58 in 2004.

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