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Geerlof Family History

Geerlof 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: Gerloff, Gero, Grof, Merlo, Gelo, Gerou, Geer, Geels, Geron, Gerow

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Where is the Geerlof family from?

You can see how Geerlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geerlof family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerlof's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Geerlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geerlof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Geerlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerlof 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Geerlof. 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 7 military records available for the last name Geerlof. For the veterans among your Geerlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerlof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Geerlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geerlof in 1966 was 71, and 48 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerlof 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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