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Gellach Family History

Gellach 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: Gerlach, Betlach, Wallach, Bellack, Delach, Gerlich, Gehlbach

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Where is the Gellach family from?

You can see how Gellach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gellach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gellach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gellach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellach 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 65 census records available for the last name Gellach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellach 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gellach. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gellach. For the veterans among your Gellach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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