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Gellart Family History

Gellart 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: Gellert, Geller, Gillard, Gallant, Bellar, Goulart, Elgart, Bellard

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Where is the Gellart family from?

You can see how Gellart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gellart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gellart family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellart's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Gellart families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Gellart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellart 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gellart. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gellart. For the veterans among your Gellart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellart lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Gellart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gellart in 1984 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellart 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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