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Gelshenan Family History

Gelshenan 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: Gilsenan, Geoghegan, Gershenson, Gershman, Gershen, Grosjean, Elsen

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Where is the Gelshenan family from?

You can see how Gelshenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelshenan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelshenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gelshenan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelshenan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gelshenan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gelshenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelshenan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gelshenan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gelshenan. For the veterans among your Gelshenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelshenan 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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