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Gehrlein Family History

Gehrlein 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: Oehrlein, Gehlen, Uehlein, Werlein, Germain, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin

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Where is the Gehrlein family from?

You can see how Gehrlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Gehrlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gehrlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehrlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrlein 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 Gehrlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehrlein. 34% of Gehrlein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gehrlein women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gehrlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Gehrlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrlein 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gehrlein. 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 766 military records available for the last name Gehrlein. For the veterans among your Gehrlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrlein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gehrlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gehrlein in 1956 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrlein 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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