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Gmahl Family History

Gmahl 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: Mahl, Grahl, Gall, Gal, Ahl, Gehl, Dahl, Wahl, Bahl, Grahn

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Where is the Gmahl family from?

You can see how Gmahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gmahl family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gmahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gmahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gmahl 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 43 census records available for the last name Gmahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmahl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gmahl. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gmahl. For the veterans among your Gmahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmahl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Gmahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gmahl in 1982 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gmahl 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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