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Geldberg Family History

Geldberg 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: Goldberg, Feldberg, Helberg, Gelder, Selberg, Melberg, Gilberg

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Where is the Geldberg family from?

You can see how Geldberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geldberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geldberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geldberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geldberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geldberg 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 106 census records available for the last name Geldberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geldberg 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Geldberg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geldberg. For the veterans among your Geldberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geldberg lifespan?

Average Geldberg life expectancy in 1990 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geldberg 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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