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Gelens Family History

Gelens 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: Giles, Glen, Gresens, Melena, Galen, Lebens, Jelen, Neuens, Gless

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Where is the Gelens family from?

You can see how Gelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gelens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Gelens families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gelens families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelens 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Gelens. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gelens. For the veterans among your Gelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Gelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gelens in 1975 was 78, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelens 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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