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Gerlits Family History

Gerlits 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, Gerlitz, Ferlita, Garlitz, Gerbitz, Gerlich, Goerlitz

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Where is the Gerlits family from?

You can see how Gerlits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerlits families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerlits's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerlits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlits 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 Gerlits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerlits. 43% of Gerlits men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gerlits women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerlits were Farm Laborer and Folder.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Folder
    50%

What Gerlits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Gerlits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlits 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gerlits. 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 114 military records available for the last name Gerlits. For the veterans among your Gerlits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlits lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerlits in 1967 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlits 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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