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Gellig Family History

Gellig 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: Gillig, Gelling, Gellis, Ellig, Geller, Helling, Mellis, Welling

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Where is the Gellig family from?

You can see how Gellig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gellig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gellig family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellig's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gellig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellig 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 Gellig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gellig. 100% of Gellig women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellig 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gellig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gellig. For the veterans among your Gellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellig lifespan?

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