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Gelber Family History

Gelber Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): inflected form of Gelb .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Geller, Gruber, Felber, Gerber, Galper, Silber, Kelner, Gelb, Genser

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Where is the Gelber family from?

You can see how Gelber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gelber families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gelber's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Gelber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Domestic Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gelber. 100% of Gelber men worked as a Private Means and 100% of Gelber women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gelber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelber. For the veterans among your Gelber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gelber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gelber in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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