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Gelbert Family History

Gelbert 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: Gilbert, Helbert, Gellert, Elbert, Gelber, Gebert, Geller, Albert

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Where is the Gelbert family from?

You can see how Gelbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 98 Gelbert families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gelbert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gelbert families in 1911.
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What did your Gelbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gelbert. 29% of Gelbert men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Gelbert women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelbert were Journalier and Conturiere. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%
  • Journalier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Conturiere
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gelbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelbert 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 Gelbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 467 military records available for the last name Gelbert. For the veterans among your Gelbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelbert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gelbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gelbert in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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