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Gjerlow Family History

Gjerlow 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: Gerow, Perlow, Gielow, Garlow, Barlow, Gero, Harlow, Bellow, Merlo

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Where is the Gjerlow family from?

You can see how Gjerlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjerlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjerlow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjerlow's in USA. California had the highest population of Gjerlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjerlow 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 20 census records available for the last name Gjerlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjerlow 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gjerlow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gjerlow. For the veterans among your Gjerlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjerlow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Gjerlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gjerlow in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjerlow 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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