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Gjellum Family History

Gjellum 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: Jellum, Gillum, Kellum, Mellum, Pellum, Jeglum, Geller, Allum, Cullum

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Where is the Gjellum family from?

You can see how Gjellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjellum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gjellum families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Gjellum families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjellum's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gjellum families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Gjellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjellum 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gjellum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gjellum. For the veterans among your Gjellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjellum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gjellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gjellum in 1969 was 81, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjellum 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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