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Gelbart Family History

Gelbart 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: Gelbard, Gilbert, Helbert, Gellert, Elgart, Elbert, Gelhar, Gelber

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Where is the Gelbart family from?

You can see how Gelbart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelbart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Gelbart families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelbart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gelbart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbart 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 Gelbart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelbart. 100% of Gelbart 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelbart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbart 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 Gelbart. 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 188 military records available for the last name Gelbart. For the veterans among your Gelbart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gelbart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelbart in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelbart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbart 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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