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Gellings Family History

Gellings Name Meaning

English: variant of Gelling .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wellings, Hellings, Gelling, Rollings, Selling, Delling, Hullings

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Where is the Gellings family from?

You can see how Gellings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gellings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gellings families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gellings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gellings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gellings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gellings. 100% of Gellings men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Gellings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gellings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellings 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Gellings. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gellings. For the veterans among your Gellings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellings lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gellings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gellings in 1956 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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