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Gerlis Family History

Gerlis 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: Gellis, Perlis, Berlin, Melis, Merlin, Serlin, Mellis, Dellis, Gareis

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Where is the Gerlis family from?

You can see how Gerlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gerlis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerlis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Gerlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gerlis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gerlis. For the veterans among your Gerlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gerlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerlis in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlis 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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