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Gelberlson Family History

Gelberlson 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: Gilbertson, Elberson, Albertson, Helgerson, Giberson, Culbertson

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Where is the Gelberlson family from?

You can see how Gelberlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelberlson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gelberlson family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelberlson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Gelberlson families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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