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Gewelinger Family History

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gewelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gewelinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gewelinger. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Gewelinger. For the veterans among your Gewelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gewelinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gewelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gewelinger in 1965 was 78, and 101 in 1997.

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