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Gerold Family History

Gerold Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Gerald. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gerwald composed of the elements gār gēr ‘spear lance’ + wald ‘rule’.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerold family from?

You can see how Gerold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Gerold families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gerold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerold families in 1891.
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What did your Gerold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerold. 100% of Gerold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerold 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Gerold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerold. For the veterans among your Gerold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerold lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gerold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gerold in 1955 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerold 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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