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Gierlus Family History

Gierlus 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: Giles, Fergus, Bierly, Viernes, Wirkus, Fields, Mierau, Gerou, Giel

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What did your Gierlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Material Handler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierlus. 100% of Gierlus men worked as a Material Handler.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Material Handler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gierlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gierlus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gierlus. For the veterans among your Gierlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlus lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Gierlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gierlus in 1987 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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