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Gellaman Family History

Gellaman 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: Gellman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Elleman, Gillman

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Where is the Gellaman family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gellaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellaman 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 Gellaman. 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 Gellaman. For the veterans among your Gellaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gellaman

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