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Gumelson Family History

Gumelson 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: Melson, Samelson, Hudelson, Elson, Nelson, Melton, Merson, Kelson

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Where is the Gumelson family from?

You can see how Gumelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumelson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gumelson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumelson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gumelson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gumelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gumelson. 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 Gumelson. For the veterans among your Gumelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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