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Gerlecz Family History

Gerlecz 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, Gerlich, Gerlitz, Gerlock, Geller, Garlick, Golec, Berley

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gerlecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlecz 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 Gerlecz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gerlecz. For the veterans among your Gerlecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlecz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gerlecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerlecz in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

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