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 Ghell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ghell Family History

Ghell 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: Hell, Guell, Gell, Shell, Grell, Gsell, Thell, Gill, Bell, Gall

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ghell family from?

You can see how Ghell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ghell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ghell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghell 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 Ghell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ghell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ghell

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Ghell. 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 Ghell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Ghell. For the veterans among your Ghell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ghell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ghell family history

Discover More

What is the average Ghell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghell

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ghell family tree

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