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Gellie Family History

Gellie Surname Meaning

see Gelly.

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


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Where is the Gellie family from?

You can see how Gellie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gellie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Gellie families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gellie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gellie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellie 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gellie. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gellie. For the veterans among your Gellie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gellie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gellie in 1968 was 90, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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