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Gelshion Family History

Gelshion 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: Gelston, Gershon, Elson, Elston, Melchior, Nelson, Melson, Kelson

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Where is the Gelshion family from?

You can see how Gelshion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelshion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelshion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gelshion families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelshion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelshion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gelshion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelshion 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gelshion. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gelshion. For the veterans among your Gelshion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelshion lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Gelshion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gelshion in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelshion 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.

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