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Gierlach Family History

Gierlach 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: Gerlach, Gierach, Gerlich, Giersch, Goerlich, Geraci, Betlach, Delach

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Where is the Gierlach family from?

You can see how Gierlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierlach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gierlach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gierlach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gierlach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierlach 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 Gierlach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierlach. 75% of Gierlach men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Gierlach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Gierlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlach 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Gierlach. 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 209 military records available for the last name Gierlach. For the veterans among your Gierlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gierlach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gierlach in 1958 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierlach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierlach 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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