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Gehley Family History

Gehley 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, Gehle, Geller, Henley, Mehle, Gulley, Galley, Medley

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Where is the Gehley family from?

You can see how Gehley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gehley families living in Nebraska. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gehley's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gehley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehley 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 Gehley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehley. 100% of Gehley women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gehley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Gehley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gehley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gehley. For the veterans among your Gehley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gehley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gehley in 1969 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehley 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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