The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Gellb family. Gellb is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria. Since medieval times the name Gellb came from humble beginnings and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society.
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Early Origins of the Gellb family
The surname Gellb was first found in Bavaria, where since medieval times the name Gelb came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the family acquired distant estates which greatly elevated their social status.
Early History of the Gellb family
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Gellb Spelling Variations
In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Gellb include Gelb, Gelber, Ghelb, Ghelber, Gelbe, Ghelbe, Gelben, Gelbere, Gelbel, Gelble, Ghelben, Ghelbere, Ghelbel, Ghelble and many more.
Early Notables of the Gellb family
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Migration of the Gellb family
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Gellbs to arrive in North America, and among them were: Friedrich Gelbert, who came to Philadelphia in 1764; Felix Gelbert, age 22; came to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1846; D. Gelb arrived in Allegheny County, Pa. in 1876.
