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Gelb surname origin

Gelb surname origin

Posted: 8 Jul 2003 1:53PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 17 Mar 2006 12:43AM GMT
Surnames: GELB, GEHL
Hi,

Does anyone know where the GELB surname originated before Russia and Poland?

Also, has anyone noticed a connection with the GEHL surname? My GEHL ancestors supposedly changed their surname to GELB and they're said to have come from Alsace Lorraine.

Thanks.

Re: Gelb surname origin

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 4:16PM GMT
Classification: Query
I was always told that the Gelbs got their name because they had golden hair. Which is funny because all of my Gelb relatives have jet black hair.
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