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Gelwicks Family History

Gelwicks Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Fenwick, Derrick, Demick, Bewick, Ellick, Elick, Galicki, Goswick

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Where is the Gelwicks family from?

You can see how Gelwicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelwicks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelwicks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Gelwicks families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gelwicks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelwicks families in 1840.
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What did your Gelwicks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelwicks. 37% of Gelwicks men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Gelwicks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelwicks were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelwicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelwicks 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gelwicks. 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 392 military records available for the last name Gelwicks. For the veterans among your Gelwicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelwicks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelwicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelwicks in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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