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Gelber Family History

Gelber Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): inflected form of Gelb.

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


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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 1911 there were 18 Gelber families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gelber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gelber families in 1911.
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What did your Gelber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Silk Worker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gelber. 100% of Gelber women worked as a Silk Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Silk Worker
    100%

What Gelber family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelber 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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