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Gelnay Family History

Gelnay 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: Galway, Delay, Selway, Gedney, Gelinas, Genaw, Gelhar, Senay, Golay

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gelnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelnay 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 Gelnay. 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 Gelnay. For the veterans among your Gelnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelnay lifespan?

Average Gelnay life expectancy in 1978 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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