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Geerholt Family History

Geerholt 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: Overholt, Gerhold, Aderholt, Osterholt, Gerold, Aderhold, Gerlt

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Where is the Geerholt family from?

You can see how Geerholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geerholt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerholt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geerholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geerholt 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 Geerholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geerholt. 40% of Geerholt 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Geerholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Geerholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerholt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geerholt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Geerholt. For the veterans among your Geerholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Geerholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geerholt in 1963 was 81, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerholt 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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