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Gerol Family History

Gerol 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: Gero, Gerou, Geron, Gerow, Gerl, Gerold, Herod, Heron, Mero, Krol

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Where is the Gerol family from?

You can see how Gerol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gerol family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerol's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Gerol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerol 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 54 census records available for the last name Gerol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerol 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gerol. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gerol. For the veterans among your Gerol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerol lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gerol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gerol in 1972 was 76, and 1 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerol 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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