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Gerlache Family History

Gerlache 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: Gerlach, Herlache, Gerlich, Gerace, Grace, Geraci, Gamache, Betlach

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Where is the Gerlache family from?

You can see how Gerlache families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlache family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gerlache families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gerlache families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlache's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerlache families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlache 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 Gerlache ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerlache. 100% of Gerlache men 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gerlache family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gerlache. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlache 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 Gerlache. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gerlache. For the veterans among your Gerlache ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlache lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gerlache life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gerlache in 1968 was 76, and 56 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlache

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlache 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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