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Gelbman Family History

Gelbman 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: Gellman, Gelfman, Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman

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Where is the Gelbman family from?

You can see how Gelbman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gelbman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Gelbman families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gelbman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelbman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbman 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 Gelbman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelbman. 32% of Gelbman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gelbman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelbman were Painter and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gelbman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Gelbman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbman 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Gelbman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gelbman. For the veterans among your Gelbman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gelbman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelbman in 1964 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelbman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbman 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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