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Gellat Family History

Gellat 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: Geller, Pella, Galla, Sella, Gallant, Tella, Gellert, Bellas, Rella

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Where is the Gellat family from?

You can see how Gellat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellat family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gellat families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gellat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gellat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gellat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellat 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gellat. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gellat. For the veterans among your Gellat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellat lifespan?

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