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Gellepis Family History

Gellepis 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: Gelles, Gellis, Geller, Mellis, Dellis, Gellert, Galles, Ellis

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Where is the Gellepis family from?

You can see how Gellepis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellepis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gellepis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gellepis families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellepis's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gellepis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellepis 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 30 census records available for the last name Gellepis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellepis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gellepis. 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 Gellepis. For the veterans among your Gellepis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellepis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Gellepis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gellepis in 1984 was 58, and 84 in 2002.

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