Gelson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gelson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gelson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 15
Coal Miner 5
Racquel Ball Coverer 3
Hair Dresser 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Pupil Teacher 2
Boiler Maker 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Labourer 1
Solicitor 1
Leather Currier 1
Annuitant 1
Plasterer 1
Plumber 1
Tailor 1
Formerly General Servant 1
Ships Carpenter 1
Cabinet Maker Apprentice 1
Draper Unemployed 1
Iron Works Labourer 1
Stone Mason Apprentice 1
Iron Monger 1
Spinster 1
Manager Porcelain Works 1

Gelson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilson 83% 15,904
2 Gleeson 71% 5,445
3 Glason 67% 657
4 Gelson 100% 564
5 Gulson 83% 458
6 Goulson 71% 431
7 Gleason 71% 380
8 Gileson 71% 362
9 Golson 83% 362
10 Eagleson 50% 216
11 Galson 83% 180
12 Gleson 67% 146
13 Gluson 67% 144

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The surname Gelson is the 4th most popular variant of Gilson.

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