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Gelgood Family History

Gelgood 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: Elwood, Allgood, Bedgood, De Good, Gelfond, Algood, Galford, Good

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Where is the Gelgood family from?

You can see how Gelgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelgood family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelgood families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gelgood families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelgood's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gelgood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelgood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gelgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelgood. 50% of Gelgood men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Gelgood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gelgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelgood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gelgood. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gelgood. For the veterans among your Gelgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelgood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Gelgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gelgood in 1965 was 45, and 46 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelgood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelgood 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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