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Gelbfish Family History

Gelbfish 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: Gladish, Petefish, Gerrish, Mellish, Gellis, Hilbish, Mcelfish

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Where is the Gelbfish family from?

You can see how Gelbfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbfish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gelbfish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelbfish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelbfish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbfish 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 58 census records available for the last name Gelbfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbfish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gelbfish. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelbfish. For the veterans among your Gelbfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbfish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Gelbfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelbfish in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbfish 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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