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Gelbart Family History

Gelbart Name 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: Gelbard, Gilbert, Helbert, Gellert, Elgart, Elbert, Gelhar, Gelber

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Where is the Gelbart family from?

You can see how Gelbart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelbart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gelbart family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelbart's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gelbart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelbart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelbart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelbart. 43% of Gelbart men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gelbart women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • Manufacturer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelbart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gelbart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Gelbart. For the veterans among your Gelbart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gelbart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelbart in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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