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Gelman Family History

Gelman Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there were 21 Gelman families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gelman families in 1911.
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What did your Gelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gelman. 54% of Gelman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gelman women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Gelman family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelman 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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