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Gelegan Family History

Gelegan 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: Goleman, Gellman, Keegan, Geelan, Mehegan, Gelfman, Deegan, Gerleman

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Where is the Gelegan family from?

You can see how Gelegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelegan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelegan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gelegan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelegan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gelegan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gelegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelegan 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 Gelegan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gelegan. For the veterans among your Gelegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelegan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gelegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gelegan in 1974 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelegan 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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