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Gelmth Family History

Gelmth 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: Geltz, Helmuth, Gluth, Gerth, Gelman, Gelatt, German, Geller, Helm

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Where is the Gelmth family from?

You can see how Gelmth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmth family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gelmth family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelmth's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gelmth families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gelmth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelmth. 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 Gelmth. For the veterans among your Gelmth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelmth

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