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Gelfond Family History

Gelfond Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine): variant of Gelfand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gelfond family from?

You can see how Gelfond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelfond family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Gelfond families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelfond's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelfond families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelfond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelfond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelfond. 34% of Gelfond men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gelfond 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gelfond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Gelfond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelfond 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Gelfond. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Gelfond. For the veterans among your Gelfond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelfond lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gelfond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gelfond in 1956 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelfond ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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