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Gelabert Family History

Gelabert Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the personal name Gelabert of Visigothic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gelabert family from?

You can see how Gelabert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelabert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelabert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Gelabert families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelabert's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gelabert families in 1841.
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What did your Gelabert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dependiente was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelabert. 34% of Gelabert men worked as a Dependiente.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dependiente
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelabert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelabert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gelabert. 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 148 military records available for the last name Gelabert. For the veterans among your Gelabert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelabert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gelabert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelabert in 1962 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelabert 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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