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Gelbord Family History

Gelbord 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: Gelbard, Galford, Telford, Welford, Elford, Debord, Welborn, Guibord

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Where is the Gelbord family from?

You can see how Gelbord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelbord family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelbord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelbord families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbord 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 94 census records available for the last name Gelbord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbord 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gelbord. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelbord. For the veterans among your Gelbord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbord lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gelbord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelbord in 1965 was 54, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelbord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbord 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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