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Geaslen Family History

Geaslen 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: Heasley, Grasley, Gersten, Geisler, Galen, Gensler, Beasley, Gallen

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Where is the Geaslen family from?

You can see how Geaslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geaslen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geaslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Geaslen families living in Maryland. This was about 92% of all the recorded Geaslen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Geaslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geaslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geaslen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Geaslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geaslen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geaslen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Geaslen. For the veterans among your Geaslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geaslen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Geaslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Geaslen in 1969 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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