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Gerdelman Family History

Gerdelman 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: Gendelman, Gerdeman, Perelman, Eidelman, Edelman, Beidelman

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Where is the Gerdelman family from?

You can see how Gerdelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerdelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gerdelman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdelman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerdelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdelman 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 Gerdelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerdelman. 100% of Gerdelman men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gerdelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gerdelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdelman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gerdelman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gerdelman. For the veterans among your Gerdelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdelman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gerdelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerdelman in 1969 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdelman 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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