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Gelby Family History

Gelby 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: Selby, Welby, Melby, Gelb, Geary, Gilboy, Dalby, Wilby, Kelly, Kilby

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Where is the Gelby family from?

You can see how Gelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gelby family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gelby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelby 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 Gelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelby. 60% of Gelby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

What Gelby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelby 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gelby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gelby. For the veterans among your Gelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelby lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Gelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelby in 1984 was 87, and 71 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelby 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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