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Gelbaum Family History

Gelbaum 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: Elbaum, Welbaum, Gelhaus, Wellbaum, Neubaum, Goldbaum, Gelbard

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Where is the Gelbaum family from?

You can see how Gelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelbaum families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbaum 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gelbaum. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gelbaum. For the veterans among your Gelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbaum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelbaum in 1967 was 80, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbaum 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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