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Gearling Family History

Gearling 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: Gearing, Gerling, Garling, Harling, Darling, Fearing, Herling

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Where is the Gearling family from?

You can see how Gearling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Gearling families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gearling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gearling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearling 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 Gearling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gearling. 100% of Gearling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gearling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gearling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearling 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 Gearling. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gearling. For the veterans among your Gearling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gearling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gearling in 1964 was 76, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gearling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearling 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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