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Gerlath Family History

Gerlath 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, Gerlich, Gerlt, Derleth, Gerth, Gerlitz, Bernath, Geraty

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Where is the Gerlath family from?

You can see how Gerlath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gerlath family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlath's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerlath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlath 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 33 census records available for the last name Gerlath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gerlath. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerlath. For the veterans among your Gerlath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlath lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Gerlath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gerlath in 1969 was 57, and 47 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlath 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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