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Gehrls Family History

Gehrls 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: Gehres, Gehris, Gehrs, Gehl, Gehr, Behrle, Geels, Gerl, Geers, Gehret

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Where is the Gehrls family from?

You can see how Gehrls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gehrls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Gehrls families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrls's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gehrls families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrls 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 Gehrls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehrls. 50% of Gehrls men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

What Gehrls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Gehrls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrls 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gehrls. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gehrls. For the veterans among your Gehrls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrls lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gehrls in 1966 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrls 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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