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Gelmuss Family History

Gelmuss 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: Helmus, Glass, Beilfuss, Gruss, Melhus, Kalmus, Reuss, Wemyss, Gless

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Where is the Gelmuss family from?

You can see how Gelmuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmuss family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gelmuss family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelmuss's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gelmuss families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gelmuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmuss 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gelmuss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gelmuss. For the veterans among your Gelmuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelmuss lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Gelmuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gelmuss in 1982 was 97, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelmuss 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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