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Gerlott Family History

Gerlott 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: Hergott, Garrott, Gerlt, Gerloff, Gerlitz, Melott, Perrott, Yellott

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Where is the Gerlott family from?

You can see how Gerlott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gerlott families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerlott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlott 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 48 census records available for the last name Gerlott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlott 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerlott. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gerlott. For the veterans among your Gerlott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlott lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Gerlott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gerlott in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlott 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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