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Gevelinger Family History

Gevelinger 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: Seelinger, Gettinger, Kitelinger, Gehringer, Selinger, Greninger

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Where is the Gevelinger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevelinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gevelinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gevelinger. 100% of Gevelinger men worked as a Farming. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gevelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevelinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gevelinger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gevelinger. For the veterans among your Gevelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevelinger lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gevelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gevelinger in 1987 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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