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Gehlin Family History

Gehlin 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: Gelin, Gehlen, Gehling, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Gatlin, Gehl, Merlin

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Where is the Gehlin family from?

You can see how Gehlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gehlin families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gehlin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gehlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehlin 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 91 census records available for the last name Gehlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehlin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gehlin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gehlin. For the veterans among your Gehlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehlin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Gehlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gehlin in 1972 was 78, and 83 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehlin 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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