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Gardelius Family History

Gardelius Name 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: Gareis, Cornelius, Gardella, Garrels, Gardell, Garrelts, Garelick

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Where is the Gardelius family from?

You can see how Gardelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gardelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gardelius family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gardelius's in USA. California had the highest population of Gardelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gardelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gardelius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gardelius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gardelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gardelius 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gardelius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gardelius. For the veterans among your Gardelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gardelius lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gardelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gardelius in 1969 was 58, and 100 in 1995.

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