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Gerola Family History

Gerola 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: Gerold, Merola, Parola, Genova, Gero, Perla, Gola, Pesola, Herold

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Where is the Gerola family from?

You can see how Gerola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerola family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerola's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Gerola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerola 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 Gerola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerola. 100% of Gerola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerola women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gerola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gerola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerola 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Gerola. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gerola. For the veterans among your Gerola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerola lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gerola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerola in 1970 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerola 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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