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Gelbarth Family History

Gelbarth 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, Neubarth, Galbraith, Gilbert, Dearth, Garth, Helbert

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Where is the Gelbarth family from?

You can see how Gelbarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbarth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelbarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gelbarth family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelbarth's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gelbarth families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gelbarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbarth 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gelbarth. 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 Gelbarth. For the veterans among your Gelbarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbarth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gelbarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gelbarth in 1967 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbarth 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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