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Gellis Family History

Gellis Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gelles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gellis family from?

You can see how Gellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gellis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Gellis families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gellis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gellis families in 1891.
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What did your Gellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gellis. 15% of Gellis men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Gellis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gellis were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Gellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gellis. 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 338 military records available for the last name Gellis. For the veterans among your Gellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gellis in 1958 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellis 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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