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Gerlisky Family History

Gerlisky 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: Berlinsky, Garlick, Gerrick, Belinsky, Grodsky, Gerrish, Gilinsky

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Where is the Gerlisky family from?

You can see how Gerlisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gerlisky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlisky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerlisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlisky 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 Gerlisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerlisky. 100% of Gerlisky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Gerlisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gerlisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlisky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gerlisky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerlisky. For the veterans among your Gerlisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlisky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerlisky in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlisky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlisky 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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