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Gelligen Family History

Gelligen 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: Galligan, Nelligan, Gilligan, Gallien, Geller, Ellen, Fellin, Sellin

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Where is the Gelligen family from?

You can see how Gelligen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelligen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelligen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gelligen families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelligen's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gelligen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gelligen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelligen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gelligen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gelligen. For the veterans among your Gelligen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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