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Gasel Family History

Gasel 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: Gabel, Fasel, Basel, Gamel, Gawel, Gavel, Gase, Gagel, Gisel, Gassel

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Where is the Gasel family from?

You can see how Gasel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gasel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gasel families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gasel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gasel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasel 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 137 census records available for the last name Gasel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gasel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gasel. For the veterans among your Gasel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasel lifespan?

Average Gasel life expectancy in 1976 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gasel 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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