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Gmehle Family History

Gmehle 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: Mehle, Gehle, Melle, Gehl, Muhle, Biehle, Boehle, Mehl, Mele, Merle

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Where is the Gmehle family from?

You can see how Gmehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gmehle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gmehle families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gmehle's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gmehle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gmehle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gmehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gmehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmehle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gmehle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gmehle. For the veterans among your Gmehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmehle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Gmehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gmehle in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gmehle 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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