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Gelberg Family History

Gelberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Gilberg, Golberg, Elberg, Gelber, Geller

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Where is the Gelberg family from?

You can see how Gelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gelberg families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gelberg's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Gelberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelberg 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 Gelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelberg. 100% of Gelberg men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Gelberg 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelberg 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Gelberg. 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 173 military records available for the last name Gelberg. For the veterans among your Gelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelberg in 1949 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelberg 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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