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Gagelin Family History

Gagelin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gamelin, Hagelin, Gatlin, Raglin, Galin, Kaelin, Gamlin, Gelin, Gagen

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Where is the Gagelin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gagelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gagelin. 100% of Gagelin men worked as a Blacksmith.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Gagelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gagelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagelin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Gagelin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Gagelin. For the veterans among your Gagelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagelin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Gagelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gagelin in 1980 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagelin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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