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Gerlak Family History

Gerlak 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: German, Perla, Gera, Sedlak, Gerlach, Cermak, Pelak, Selak, Gerl

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Where is the Gerlak family from?

You can see how Gerlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gerlak family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gerlak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlak 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 Gerlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerlak. 100% of Gerlak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerlak women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gerlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Gerlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlak 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gerlak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerlak. For the veterans among your Gerlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1995, in the United States, Gerlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gerlak in 1953 was 46, and 42 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlak 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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