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Gerlat Family History

Gerlat 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: Gerlt, German, Perla, Great, Gera, Bernat, Gerlach, Gerst, Gerl

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Where is the Gerlat family from?

You can see how Gerlat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerlat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gerlat family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gerlat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlat 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 Gerlat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerlat. 50% of Gerlat men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Gerlat women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gerlat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Gerlat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlat 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gerlat. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gerlat. For the veterans among your Gerlat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerlat in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlat 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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