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Garelin Family History

Garelin 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, Garlin, Karlin, Carlin, Gatlin, Marcelin, Gareis, Garin

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Where is the Garelin family from?

You can see how Garelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garelin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Garelin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Garelin family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Garelin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Garelin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Garelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garelin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Garelin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Garelin. For the veterans among your Garelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garelin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Garelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garelin in 1985 was 84, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garelin 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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