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Gerlack Family History

Gerlack 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, Gerlock, Garlick, Geraci, Gerrick, Bellack, Gerlich, Garlock

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Where is the Gerlack family from?

You can see how Gerlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gerlack families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gerlack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerlack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlack 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 Gerlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerlack. 100% of Gerlack women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gerlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlack 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Gerlack. 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 930 military records available for the last name Gerlack. For the veterans among your Gerlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlack lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerlack in 1956 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlack 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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