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Gherlein Family History

Gherlein 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: Hertlein, Bierlein, Eberlein, Sherlin, Goeglein, Werlein, Germain

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Where is the Gherlein family from?

You can see how Gherlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gherlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gherlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gherlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gherlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherlein 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 14 census records available for the last name Gherlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherlein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gherlein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gherlein. For the veterans among your Gherlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherlein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gherlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gherlein in 1969 was 70, and 13 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gherlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherlein 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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