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Gerlets Family History

Gerlets 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: Gerrits, Gerlt, Derleth, Gelles, Gerlitz, Gerdts, Gerdes, Gerges

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Where is the Gerlets family from?

You can see how Gerlets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerlets family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerlets's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerlets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlets 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 57 census records available for the last name Gerlets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlets 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gerlets. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gerlets. For the veterans among your Gerlets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlets lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gerlets in 1974 was 78, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlets 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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