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Gedl Family History

Gedl 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: Gehl, Gell, Gerl, Geil, Gill, Bell, Gall, Gal, Beal, Real

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Where is the Gedl family from?

You can see how Gedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gedl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedl 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 63 census records available for the last name Gedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gedl. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gedl. For the veterans among your Gedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gedl in 1970 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedl 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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