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Gerleit Family History

Gerleit 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: Gellert, Gernert, Gerlt, Gerlitz, Gehlert, Werlein, Geller, Germain

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Where is the Gerleit family from?

You can see how Gerleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerleit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerleit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerleit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerleit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerleit 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 46 census records available for the last name Gerleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerleit 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gerleit. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gerleit. For the veterans among your Gerleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerleit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Gerleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerleit in 1967 was 69, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerleit 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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