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Gehles Family History

Gehles 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: Gehler, Gehlen, Gelles, Gehres, Gehle, Geller, Giles, Mehle, Gehl

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Where is the Gehles family from?

You can see how Gehles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gehles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gehles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehles 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gehles. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gehles. For the veterans among your Gehles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehles lifespan?

Average Gehles life expectancy in 1979 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehles 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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