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Gehlich Family History

Gehlich 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: Gerlich, Belich, Redlich, Yelich, Gerlach, Ehrlich, Ehrich, Gerich

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Where is the Gehlich family from?

You can see how Gehlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehlich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gehlich families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehlich's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gehlich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gehlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehlich 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gehlich. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gehlich. For the veterans among your Gehlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehlich lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Gehlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gehlich in 1978 was 76, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehlich 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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