Gelan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gelan family

The surname Gelan 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 Gelan family

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Gelan 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 Gelan family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Gelan were

the Gelan family of Austria

Gelan migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gelan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Martin Gelan, aged 38, who landed in New York in 1812 1

Gelan migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gelan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Peter Gelan, who settled in Prince Edward Island in 1894

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)