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Gelgryst Family History

Gelgryst 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: Gerst, Segrest, Gilcrest, Segrist, Herbst, Geary, Geist, Belgrave

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Where is the Gelgryst family from?

You can see how Gelgryst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelgryst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gelgryst families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelgryst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gelgryst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelgryst 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 6 census records available for the last name Gelgryst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelgryst 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 Gelgryst. 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 Gelgryst. For the veterans among your Gelgryst 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 Gelgryst 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelgryst

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