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Gielens Family History

Gielens 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: Giles, Gresens, Gillen, Gilles, Bielen, Giesen, Lievens, Gibbens

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Where is the Gielens family from?

You can see how Gielens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gielens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gielens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gielens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gielens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gielens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gielens 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 121 census records available for the last name Gielens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gielens 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gielens. 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 Gielens. For the veterans among your Gielens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gielens lifespan?

Average Gielens life expectancy in 1985 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gielens 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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