Gjelaj is a surname (fis) of Albanian origins. The Gjelaj family originates in Thethi village in Shala. Today, the city of Thethi is part of the national park of Albania. Shala, along with Shoshi, are tribes located in the Dukagjini region, in Prokletije. Many families with the surname Gjelaj have migrated to other countries to ensure a better life. Today, many people with the surname Gjelaj live in the United States of America.
The same surname (fis) could also originate in the tribes of Hoti, Malësi e Madhe.
There are members of the Gjelaj family from Kelmendi.
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