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Geerlings Family History

Geerlings Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Gerling.

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


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Where is the Geerlings family from?

You can see how Geerlings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerlings family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geerlings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Geerlings families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Geerlings's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Geerlings families in 1880.
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What did your Geerlings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geerlings. 60% of Geerlings men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geerlings women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Surgeon
    20%
  • Dealer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Geerlings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Geerlings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerlings 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Geerlings. 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 160 military records available for the last name Geerlings. For the veterans among your Geerlings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerlings lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Geerlings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geerlings in 1952 was 33, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerlings 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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