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Gelbhaar Family History

Gelbhaar 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: Gelhar, Gelhaus, Ter Haar, Weishaar, Gelbard, Gelber, Gebhart

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Where is the Gelbhaar family from?

You can see how Gelbhaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbhaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelbhaar family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelbhaar's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelbhaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbhaar 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 37 census records available for the last name Gelbhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbhaar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gelbhaar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gelbhaar. For the veterans among your Gelbhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbhaar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Gelbhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gelbhaar in 1981 was 91, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbhaar 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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