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Gahling Family History

Gahling 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: Dahling, Gatling, Gehling, Garling, Halling, Gatlin, Harling, Darling

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Where is the Gahling family from?

You can see how Gahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gahling families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahling 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gahling. 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 Gahling. For the veterans among your Gahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Gahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gahling in 1973 was 81, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahling 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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