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Gelbmann Family History

Gelbmann 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: Zellmann, Gellman, Hellmann, Feldmann, Gelfman, Wellmann, Rebmann

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Where is the Gelbmann family from?

You can see how Gelbmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelbmann family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelbmann's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Gelbmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbmann 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 41 census records available for the last name Gelbmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbmann 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Gelbmann. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gelbmann. For the veterans among your Gelbmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gelbmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gelbmann in 1968 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelbmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbmann 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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