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Gelbrich Family History

Gelbrich 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: Goldrich, Helfrich, Gerich, Olbrich, Ulbrich, Genrich, Gerberich

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Where is the Gelbrich family from?

You can see how Gelbrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelbrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelbrich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelbrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gelbrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbrich 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 92 census records available for the last name Gelbrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbrich 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gelbrich. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gelbrich. For the veterans among your Gelbrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbrich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Gelbrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelbrich in 1951 was 29, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbrich 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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