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Geldbach Family History

Geldbach 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: Goldbach, Gehlbach, Gladbach, Gersbach, Selbach, Goldrich, Delach

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Where is the Geldbach family from?

You can see how Geldbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geldbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Geldbach families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geldbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Geldbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldbach 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 131 census records available for the last name Geldbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldbach 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geldbach. 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 68 military records available for the last name Geldbach. For the veterans among your Geldbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Geldbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geldbach in 1964 was 69, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldbach 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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