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Gerwolls Family History

Gerwolls 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: Groll, Gerold, Gerhold, Merolla, Gerould, Geralds, Gurwell, Rolls

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Where is the Gerwolls family from?

You can see how Gerwolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwolls family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwolls family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerwolls's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerwolls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwolls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerwolls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerwolls. 100% of Gerwolls men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gerwolls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gerwolls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwolls 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gerwolls. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gerwolls. For the veterans among your Gerwolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwolls lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gerwolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerwolls in 1972 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwolls 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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