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Gellendens Family History

Gellendens 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: Ellender, Glendon, Callender, Resendes, Wolfenden, Ellenberg

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Where is the Gellendens family from?

You can see how Gellendens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellendens family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Gellendens families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellendens's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gellendens families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gellendens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellendens 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 Gellendens. 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 Gellendens. For the veterans among your Gellendens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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