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Gelett Family History

Gelett 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: Gelnett, Genett, Gelatt, Flett, Gellert, Jewett, Hewlett, Lett

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Where is the Gelett family from?

You can see how Gelett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gelett family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelett's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gelett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gelett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gelett. For the veterans among your Gelett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelett 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 Gelett

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