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Gelispee Family History

Gelispee 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: Geisler, Delise, Geiser, Geister, Geisel, Delisle, Felipe, Gillispie

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Where is the Gelispee family from?

You can see how Gelispee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelispee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Gelispee families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Gelispee families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelispee's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Gelispee families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gelispee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelispee 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 Gelispee. 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 Gelispee. For the veterans among your Gelispee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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