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Gnerlich Family History

Gnerlich 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: Gerlich, Goerlich, Gerlach, Gerich, Perlich, Greulich, Erlich

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Where is the Gnerlich family from?

You can see how Gnerlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gnerlich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gnerlich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gnerlich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gnerlich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnerlich 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 Gnerlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gnerlich. 100% of Gnerlich 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
    100%

What Gnerlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Gnerlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnerlich 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gnerlich. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gnerlich. For the veterans among your Gnerlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnerlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gnerlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gnerlich in 1963 was 90, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gnerlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gnerlich 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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