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Gelgael Family History

Gelgael 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: Gergel, Geller, Engel, Mergel, Mengel, Kelsall, Melgar, Gelder, Regal

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Where is the Gelgael family from?

You can see how Gelgael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelgael family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Gelgael families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelgael's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gelgael families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gelgael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelgael 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelgael. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelgael. For the veterans among your Gelgael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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