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Gellak Family History

Gellak 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: Geller, Pella, Galla, Sella, Tella, Bellas, Rella, Golla, Gell, Bella

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Where is the Gellak family from?

You can see how Gellak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gellak families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gellak families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellak's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gellak families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gellak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gellak. 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 Gellak. For the veterans among your Gellak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gellak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gellak in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellak 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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