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Gellian Family History

Gellian 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: Gillian, Gellman, Gallian, Bellman, Sellman, Fellin, Wellman, Mellman

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Where is the Gellian family from?

You can see how Gellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gellian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gellian family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellian's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gellian families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellian 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gellian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gellian. For the veterans among your Gellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellian lifespan?

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