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Gerrol Family History

Gerrol 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: Cerro, Gero, Perron, Ferron, Perro, Ferro, Gerou, Herron, Gerren

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Where is the Gerrol family from?

You can see how Gerrol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gerrol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerrol family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrol's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gerrol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrol 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 96 census records available for the last name Gerrol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrol 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 Gerrol. 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 Gerrol. For the veterans among your Gerrol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gerrol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerrol in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrol 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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