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Gellel Family History

Gellel 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, Gelles, Heller, Seller, Keller, Galler, Gulley, Weller

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Where is the Gellel family from?

You can see how Gellel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gellel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gellel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gellel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Gellel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gellel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gellel. For the veterans among your Gellel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Gellel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gellel in 1986 was 83, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellel 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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