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Gelback Family History

Gelback Surname 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: Feeback, Bellack, Reback, Gehlbach, Gelbard, Selbach, Black, Back

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Where is the Gelback family from?

You can see how Gelback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gelback families living in Louisiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gelback's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gelback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelback 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 Gelback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelback. 100% of Gelback men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Gelback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gelback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelback 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gelback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Gelback. For the veterans among your Gelback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gelback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gelback in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelback 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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