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Gelein Family History

Gelein 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, Gelvin, Melin, Glen, Klein, Lein, Galvin, Helin, Belin, Elkin

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Where is the Gelein family from?

You can see how Gelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gelein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gelein family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelein's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gelein families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelein 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gelein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gelein. For the veterans among your Gelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gelein in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelein 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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