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Gerel Family History

Gerel 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: Perel, Gere, Gerl, Gergel, Geren, Gebel, Borel, Gabel, Peel, Gee

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Where is the Gerel family from?

You can see how Gerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerel family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerel's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Gerel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerel 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 Gerel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerel. 100% of Gerel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gerel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gerel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerel 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gerel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gerel. For the veterans among your Gerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Gerel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerel in 1968 was 65, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerel 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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