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Gearlds Family History

Gearlds Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Geralds.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gearlds family from?

You can see how Gearlds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearlds family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gearlds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gearlds families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gearlds's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gearlds families in 1871.
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What did your Gearlds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gearlds. 65% of Gearlds men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Gearlds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Gearlds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearlds 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 Gearlds. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gearlds. For the veterans among your Gearlds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearlds lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gearlds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gearlds in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearlds 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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