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Gerlander Family History

Gerlander 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: Verlander, Sealander, Melander, Helander, Glander, Oberlander

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Where is the Gerlander family from?

You can see how Gerlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerlander families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerlander's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gerlander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlander 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 Gerlander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Gerlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gerlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlander 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gerlander. 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 Gerlander. For the veterans among your Gerlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerlander in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlander 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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