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Gerlemann Family History

Gerlemann 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: Gerleman, Gerdeman, Germann, Bergemann, German, Germain, Bermann

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Where is the Gerlemann family from?

You can see how Gerlemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gerlemann families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gerlemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerlemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlemann 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 Gerlemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerlemann. 40% of Gerlemann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Priest
    20%
  • Lineman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Gerlemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Gerlemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlemann 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gerlemann. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gerlemann. For the veterans among your Gerlemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlemann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Gerlemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerlemann in 1960 was 71, and 3 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlemann 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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