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Gellin Family History

Gellin 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: Fellin, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin, Gelin, Ellin, Gelling, Gollin, Gallin

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Where is the Gellin family from?

You can see how Gellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gellin families living in Isle of Man. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gellin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gellin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gellin. 41% of Gellin men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Gellin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gellin were Truck Driver and Addressor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Addressor
    20%

What Gellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellin 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Gellin. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gellin. For the veterans among your Gellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Gellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gellin in 1963 was 60, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellin 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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