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Gelernt Family History

Gelernt 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: Gellert, Gehlert, Gebert, Elert, Geller, Gilbert, Glen, Severn

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Where is the Gelernt family from?

You can see how Gelernt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelernt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gelernt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Gelernt families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelernt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gelernt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelernt 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 17 census records available for the last name Gelernt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelernt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gelernt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gelernt. For the veterans among your Gelernt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelernt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gelernt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gelernt in 1974 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelernt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelernt 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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