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Gerales Family History

Gerales 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: Perales, Geralds, Grapes, Gerald, Eales, Graves, Gales, Gertler

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Where is the Gerales family from?

You can see how Gerales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerales family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerales's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerales families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerales 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 25 census records available for the last name Gerales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerales 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 Gerales. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gerales. For the veterans among your Gerales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerales lifespan?

Average Gerales life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerales 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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