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Gebelin Family History

Gebelin 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: Belin, Gamelin, Ribelin, Geelan, Giblin, Gelin, Lemelin, Geeslin

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Where is the Gebelin family from?

You can see how Gebelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gebelin families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gebelin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gebelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gebelin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Gebelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebelin 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gebelin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gebelin. For the veterans among your Gebelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gebelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gebelin in 1965 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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