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Gelpi Family History

Gelpi Name Meaning

Catalan (Gelpí): unexplained. Italian (Lombardy): unexplained. This surname is also found in southeastern France though it is very rare there.

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


Similar surnames: Galdi, Gell, Gelo, Graci, Gil, Pello, Celi, Gelvin, Geltz, Gelb

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Where is the Gelpi family from?

You can see how Gelpi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelpi family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelpi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gelpi families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelpi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gelpi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelpi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelpi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelpi. 30% of Gelpi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gelpi women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelpi were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Stone Mason
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelpi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelpi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gelpi. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gelpi. For the veterans among your Gelpi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelpi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gelpi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gelpi in 1959 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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