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Gelaska Family History

Gelaska Surname 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: Galaska, Laska, Galuska, Gaska, Zelasko, Talaska, Glass, Kraska

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Where is the Gelaska family from?

You can see how Gelaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelaska family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gelaska families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelaska's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gelaska families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gelaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelaska 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gelaska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Gelaska. For the veterans among your Gelaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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