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Gerould Name Meaning

Altered form of Jerauld a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jerauld, Gerold, Geroux, Herold, Gerald, Groulx, Sebold, Proulx

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Where is the Gerould family from?

You can see how Gerould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerould family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerould families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Gerould families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gerould's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerould families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerould surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerould ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerould. 30% of Gerould men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerould 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Gerould. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 452 military records available for the last name Gerould. For the veterans among your Gerould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerould lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerould life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerould in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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