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Gelly Family History

Gelly Name Meaning

from a pet form of the female personal name Gellion (see Gillian ). It may be confused with Jelley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kelly, Gell, Golly, Pelly, Gilly, Gully, Gally, Gill, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Gelly family from?

You can see how Gelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Gelly families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gelly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gelly. 58% of Gelly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelly 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Gelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelly. For the veterans among your Gelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gelly in 1961 was 66, and 61 in 2002.

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