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Gerold Name 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


Similar surnames: Gerald, Gerhold, Herold, Gerard, Germond, Harold, Gerou, Gero, Geron

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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 1911 there were 17 Gerold families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Gerold's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerold. 18% of Gerold men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gerold women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerold were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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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 Canada, 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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