This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gelmann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gelmann Family History

Gelmann 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: Germann, Gelman, German, Germain, Ehmann, Selman, Kelman, Lehmann

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gelmann family from?

You can see how Gelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelmann families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Gelmann families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelmann's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gelmann families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gelmann

Passenger Lists

There are 611 immigration records available for the last name Gelmann. 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.

View all Gelmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Gelmann. For the veterans among your Gelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gelmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gelmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Gelmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gelmann in 1972 was 94, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelmann 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gelmann family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial