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Gellay Family History

Gellay 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: Geller, Gulley, Galley, Kallay, Pella, Galla, Kelly, Sella, Tella

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Where is the Gellay family from?

You can see how Gellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Gellay families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gellay family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gellay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gellay. 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 military records available for the last name Gellay. For the veterans among your Gellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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