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Gellis Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gelles .

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


Similar surnames: Gelles, Tillis, Gell, Gelin, Bellis, Gallis, Tellis, Mellis, Nellis

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Where is the Gellis family from?

You can see how Gellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gellis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 125 Gellis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gellis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gellis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gellis. 60% of Gellis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gellis women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gellis. 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 338 military records available for the last name Gellis. For the veterans among your Gellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gellis in 1958 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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