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Gerdelmann Family History

Gerdelmann 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: Edelmann, Gendelman, Gerdeman, Wesselmann, Perelman, Engelmann

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Where is the Gerdelmann family from?

You can see how Gerdelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdelmann family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerdelmann's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerdelmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gerdelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdelmann 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gerdelmann. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gerdelmann. For the veterans among your Gerdelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdelmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gerdelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerdelmann in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdelmann 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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