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Gellner Family History

Gellner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for someone who worked with gold, a refiner, jeweler, or gilder, from an agent derivative of Middle High German golt ‘gold’.

English: occupational name from Old French gelinier ‘poulterer’ (a person who sold poultry or game).

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


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Where is the Gellner family from?

You can see how Gellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gellner families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gellner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gellner families in 1911.
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What did your Gellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gellner. 100% of Gellner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellner 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Gellner. 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 593 military records available for the last name Gellner. For the veterans among your Gellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gellner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gellner in 1957 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gellner 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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