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Gierlinger Family History

Gierlinger 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: Gieringer, Dieringer, Berlinger, Riedlinger, Garlinger, Erlinger

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Where is the Gierlinger family from?

You can see how Gierlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierlinger family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gierlinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierlinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gierlinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gierlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gierlinger. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gierlinger. For the veterans among your Gierlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gierlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gierlinger in 1969 was 64, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierlinger 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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