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Gellitt Family History

Gellitt 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: Elliott, Gellert, Gillett, Pellett, Sellitto, Kellett, Pollitt

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Where is the Gellitt family from?

You can see how Gellitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gellitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gellitt families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellitt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gellitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellitt 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 150 census records available for the last name Gellitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellitt 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Gellitt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gellitt. For the veterans among your Gellitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellitt lifespan?

Average Gellitt life expectancy in 1990 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellitt 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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