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Gerls Family History

Gerls 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: Geels, Gerl, Gerlt, Gehl, Gero, Perla, Merlo, Wells, Merle, Gera

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Where is the Gerls family from?

You can see how Gerls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerls family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerls's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerls 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 290 census records available for the last name Gerls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerls 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gerls. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gerls. For the veterans among your Gerls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerls lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gerls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerls in 1970 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerls 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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