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Gellem Family History

Gellem 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, Hellem, Mellem, Gillem, Gelles, Kellem, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Gellem family from?

You can see how Gellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gellem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gellem families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gellem families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellem 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gellem. 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 Gellem. For the veterans among your Gellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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