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Gerla Family History

Gerla 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: Perla, Gera, Gerl, Gerlt, German, Serra, Guerra, Vela, Gehl, Gero

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Where is the Gerla family from?

You can see how Gerla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gerla families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerla's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gerla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerla 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 Gerla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerla. 55% of Gerla 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Engineer
    19%

What Gerla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Gerla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerla 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Gerla. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gerla. For the veterans among your Gerla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerla lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerla in 1953 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerla 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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