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Geschelin Family History

Geschelin 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: Schelin, Schein, Reichlin, Eschen, Peschel, Getchell, Geschwind

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschelin 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 45 census records available for the last name Geschelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschelin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Geschelin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geschelin. For the veterans among your Geschelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschelin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Geschelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geschelin in 1990 was 92, and 80 in 1996.

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