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Gerlaugh Family History

Gerlaugh 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: Gerlach, Kerbaugh, Garlough, Erbaugh, Herbaugh, Arbaugh, Sirbaugh

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Where is the Gerlaugh family from?

You can see how Gerlaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerlaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gerlaugh families living in Shropshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gerlaugh's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gerlaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlaugh 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 Gerlaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerlaugh. 50% of Gerlaugh men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gerlaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Gerlaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlaugh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gerlaugh. 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 Gerlaugh. For the veterans among your Gerlaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerlaugh in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlaugh 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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