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Gehlhauser Family History

Gehlhauser 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: Gehlhausen, Ohlhauser, Muhlhauser, Leithauser, Gelhaus, Betthauser

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Where is the Gehlhauser family from?

You can see how Gehlhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehlhauser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gehlhauser families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehlhauser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gehlhauser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gehlhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehlhauser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gehlhauser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gehlhauser. For the veterans among your Gehlhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehlhauser lifespan?

Average Gehlhauser life expectancy in 1972 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehlhauser 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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