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Gerline Family History

Gerline 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: Gerling, Berlin, Gerbino, Grine, Merlin, Carline, Exline, Serlin

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Where is the Gerline family from?

You can see how Gerline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerline family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerline family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerline's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gerline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerline 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 141 census records available for the last name Gerline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerline 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gerline. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gerline. For the veterans among your Gerline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerline lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gerline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gerline in 1965 was 84, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerline 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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