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![Show Contents]() Gelis Surname History
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 England
Gelis is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Gelis family lived in Hertfordshire. The family was originally from Eschailles, in Pas de Calais, Normandy, and it is from this location that their surname is derived. Early Origins of the Gelis familyThe surname Gelis was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Gelis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gelis research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1449 is included under the topic Early Gelis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gelis Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Gelis has been recorded under many different variations, including Challis, Challes, Challers, Challice, Challies, Challiss, Chalis, Chales, Chalers, Chalice, Chalies and many more. Early Notables of the Gelis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gelis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gelis RankingIn France, the name Gelis is the 5,590th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Gelis familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Geliss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Phillip Challis settled in Newbury Massachusetts in 1637; Edward Challis settled in Virginia in 1639; Robert Chalis settled in New England in 1698.
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