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Gellan Family History

Gellan Surname Meaning

from Gellan near Towie (Aberdeens).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Gellan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gellan families in 1891.
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What did your Gellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gellan. 100% of Gellan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellan 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Gellan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gellan. For the veterans among your Gellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Gellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gellan in 1978 was 32, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellan 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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