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Gelmane Family History

Gelmane 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: Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Belman, Helman, Delane

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Where is the Gelmane family from?

You can see how Gelmane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelmane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gelmane families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelmane's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gelmane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmane 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 16 census records available for the last name Gelmane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmane 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 Gelmane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelmane. For the veterans among your Gelmane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelmane lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelmane

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