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Gellchrist Family History

Gellchrist 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: Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Seachrist, Sechrist, Christ, Gellert, Ghrist

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Where is the Gellchrist family from?

You can see how Gellchrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellchrist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Gellchrist families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Gellchrist families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellchrist's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gellchrist families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gellchrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellchrist 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gellchrist. 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 Gellchrist. For the veterans among your Gellchrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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