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Gerle Family History

Gerle 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: Merle, Gere, Gerl, Erle, Gerlt, Gerde, Gerwe, Perle, Werle, Gerke

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Where is the Gerle family from?

You can see how Gerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gerle families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gerle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerle 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 Gerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerle. 100% of Gerle 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerle 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Gerle. 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 545 military records available for the last name Gerle. For the veterans among your Gerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerle in 1961 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerle 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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