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Geerlofs Family History

Geerlofs 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: Gerloff, Geels, Geers, Roelofs, Perloff, Merlos, Gerlock, Geerdes

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Where is the Geerlofs family from?

You can see how Geerlofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerlofs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geerlofs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerlofs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Geerlofs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Geerlofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerlofs 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Geerlofs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geerlofs. For the veterans among your Geerlofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerlofs lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Geerlofs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geerlofs in 1982 was 74, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerlofs 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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