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Gedlen Family History

Gedlen 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: Gehlen, Medlen, Geller, Eden, Medley, Ellen, Medler, Glen, Hedden

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Where is the Gedlen family from?

You can see how Gedlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedlen family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedlen's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Gedlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gedlen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gedlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gedlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedlen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gedlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Gedlen. For the veterans among your Gedlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedlen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Gedlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gedlen in 1983 was 74, and 86 in 1992.

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