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Gelkrest Family History

Gelkrest 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: Gilcrest, Gellert, Deforest, Genest, Gerst, Everest, Gelnett, Gehret

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Where is the Gelkrest family from?

You can see how Gelkrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelkrest family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Gelkrest families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelkrest's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Gelkrest families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Gelkrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelkrest 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 Gelkrest. 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 military records available for the last name Gelkrest. For the veterans among your Gelkrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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