Gelling Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Gelling family

The surname Gelling was first found in Austria, where the name Gelan became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Gelling family

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Gelling Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gelan, Gelen, Geleem, Geleen, Gelyn, Gelin, Gellen, Gellin, Galen and many more.

Early Notables of the Gelling family

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Gelling migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gelling Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Herm Gelling, who landed in America in 1846 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)