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Gelean Family History

Gelean 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: Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Glen, Galvan, Elman, Mclean, Belan

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Where is the Gelean family from?

You can see how Gelean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gelean family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelean's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gelean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gelean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelean 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gelean. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gelean. For the veterans among your Gelean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelean 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelean

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