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Gebelein Family History

Gebelein 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: Eberlein, Heberlein, Belin, Belkin, Gamelin, Bellin, Gerstein

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Where is the Gebelein family from?

You can see how Gebelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebelein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebelein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gebelein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gebelein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gebelein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebelein 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 Gebelein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebelein. 50% of Gebelein men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gebelein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebelein were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Gebelein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Gebelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebelein 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Gebelein. 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 783 military records available for the last name Gebelein. For the veterans among your Gebelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebelein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gebelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gebelein in 1961 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebelein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebelein 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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