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Gelmond Family History

Gelmond 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: Germond, Gelfond, Edmond, Desmond, Esmond, Redmond, Gaumond, Almond

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Where is the Gelmond family from?

You can see how Gelmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmond family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelmond families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Gelmond families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelmond's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gelmond families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmond 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 21 census records available for the last name Gelmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmond 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gelmond. 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 military records available for the last name Gelmond. For the veterans among your Gelmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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