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Gellens Family History

Gellens 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: Gelles, Ellens, Wellens, Geller, Ellen, Gellert, Ellena, Galles

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Where is the Gellens family from?

You can see how Gellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gellens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gellens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gellens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gellens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gellens. 100% of Gellens men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gellens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gellens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gellens. For the veterans among your Gellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gellens in 1967 was 52, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gellens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellens 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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