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Gearold Family History

Gearold 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: Gerold, Harold, Herold, Gerald, Gerhold, Gerould, Marold, Herrold

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Where is the Gearold family from?

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

In 1939, Farm Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gearold. 100% of Gearold men worked as a Farm Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gearold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearold 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 Gearold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gearold. For the veterans among your Gearold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearold lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearold 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gearold

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