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Gellein Family History

Gellein 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, Ellen, Fellin, Gellert, Sellin, Sellen, Hellen, Yellin

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Where is the Gellein family from?

You can see how Gellein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gellein families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gellein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellein 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 134 census records available for the last name Gellein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellein 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Gellein. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gellein. For the veterans among your Gellein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gellein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gellein in 1976 was 86, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellein 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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