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Gelman Family History

Gelman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Geller 4 and 5.

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


Similar surnames: Gellman, Felman, Kelman, Zelman, Elman, Melman, German, Gelfman

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Where is the Gelman family from?

You can see how Gelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gelman families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelman. 14% of Gelman men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Gelman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelman were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelman. For the veterans among your Gelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gelman in 1950 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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