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Gerlett Family History

Gerlett 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: Garnett, Gellert, Berrett, Garrett, Gurnett, Hewlett, Garbett

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Where is the Gerlett family from?

You can see how Gerlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gerlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gerlett family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gerlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlett 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 67 census records available for the last name Gerlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gerlett. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gerlett. For the veterans among your Gerlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlett lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerlett in 1979 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlett 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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