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Gezelin Family History

Gezelin 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: Gamelin, Geelan, Gelin, Lemelin, Geeslin, Keelin, Germain, Berlin

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Where is the Gezelin family from?

You can see how Gezelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gezelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gezelin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gezelin's in USA. California had the highest population of Gezelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gezelin 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 13 census records available for the last name Gezelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gezelin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gezelin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gezelin. For the veterans among your Gezelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gezelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Gezelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gezelin in 1964 was 86, and 91 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gezelin 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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