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Gellick Family History

Gellick 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: Ellick, Gullick, Sellick, Gallick, Mellick, Gillick, Garlick, Gerrick

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Where is the Gellick family from?

You can see how Gellick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gellick family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gellick families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellick 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 229 census records available for the last name Gellick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellick 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gellick. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gellick. For the veterans among your Gellick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Gellick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gellick in 1972 was 71, and 88 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellick 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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