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Gellean Family History

Gellean 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, Gillean, Geller, Ellen, Bellman, Sellman, Belleau, Gellert

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Where is the Gellean family from?

You can see how Gellean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Gellean families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Gellean families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellean's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Gellean families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gellean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellean 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gellean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gellean. For the veterans among your Gellean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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