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Gelbs Family History

Gelbs 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: Gelb, Giles, Melis, Delos, Wells, Gell, Elbe, Glas, Selby, Gelo

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Where is the Gelbs family from?

You can see how Gelbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gelbs families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gelbs's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gelbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbs 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 77 census records available for the last name Gelbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbs 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gelbs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gelbs. For the veterans among your Gelbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbs lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Gelbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelbs in 1997 was 81, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelbs 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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