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Gelg Family History

Gelg 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: Geng, Gell, Gelo, Elg, Gelb, Gerg, Gegg, Gill, Bell, Gong

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Where is the Gelg family from?

You can see how Gelg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gelg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Gelg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gelg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gelg. For the veterans among your Gelg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelg 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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