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Gwellian Family History

Gwellian 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: Wellman, Gillian, Gellman, Gwilliam, Gallian, William, Bellman

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Where is the Gwellian family from?

You can see how Gwellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwellian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gwellian families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwellian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gwellian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwellian 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 28 census records available for the last name Gwellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwellian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gwellian. 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 Gwellian. For the veterans among your Gwellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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