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Gelshinan Family History

Gelshinan 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: Gelinas, Gilsenan, Gershman, Pelikan, Helsing, Teshima, Georgian

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Where is the Gelshinan family from?

You can see how Gelshinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelshinan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelshinan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelshinan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelshinan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gelshinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelshinan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gelshinan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gelshinan. For the veterans among your Gelshinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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