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Gelliland Family History

Gelliland 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: Gilliland, Gilliand, Gilleland, Gillilan, Pellicano, Helland

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Where is the Gelliland family from?

You can see how Gelliland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelliland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelliland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gelliland family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelliland's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gelliland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelliland 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 198 census records available for the last name Gelliland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelliland 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gelliland. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gelliland. For the veterans among your Gelliland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelliland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelliland 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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