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Gerlad Family History

Gerlad 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: Gerland, German, Perla, Garland, Grad, Berland, Gera, Glad, Ferland

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Where is the Gerlad family from?

You can see how Gerlad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerlad family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlad's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gerlad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlad 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 25 census records available for the last name Gerlad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gerlad. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gerlad. For the veterans among your Gerlad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlad lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlad 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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