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Gerlang Family History

Gerlang 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: Gerling, Gerland, German, Garland, Berland, Herling, Ferland, Erland

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Where is the Gerlang family from?

You can see how Gerlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerlang family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerlang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlang 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 23 census records available for the last name Gerlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlang 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gerlang. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gerlang. For the veterans among your Gerlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gerlang in 1963 was 82, and 43 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlang 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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