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Gearllach Family History

Gearllach Surname 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: Gerlach, Wallach, Gerlich, Gehlbach, Gersbach, Wallace, Garlick

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Where is the Gearllach family from?

You can see how Gearllach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearllach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gearllach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gearllach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gearllach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearllach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gearllach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gearllach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearllach 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 Gearllach. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gearllach. For the veterans among your Gearllach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearllach lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gearllach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gearllach in 1974 was 79, and 91 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearllach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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