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Gerzel Family History

Gerzel 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: Gergel, Genzel, Mergel, Hetzel, Netzel, Wenzel, Gruel, Menzel, Ermel

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Where is the Gerzel family from?

You can see how Gerzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gerzel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gerzel families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerzel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gerzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerzel 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 86 census records available for the last name Gerzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerzel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gerzel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gerzel. For the veterans among your Gerzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerzel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Gerzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerzel in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerzel 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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