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Geroly Family History

Geroly 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, Gero, Leroy, Herold, Groll, Karoly, Grody, Gery, Gerou

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Where is the Geroly family from?

You can see how Geroly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geroly family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geroly's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Geroly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geroly 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 Geroly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Geroly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geroly. For the veterans among your Geroly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geroly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Geroly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geroly in 1980 was 87, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geroly 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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