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Gerathwohl Family History

Gerathwohl 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: Grathwohl, Gradwohl, Gatewood, Gratton, Rathfon, Berthold, Rathbone

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What did your Gerathwohl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gerathwohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerathwohl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gerathwohl. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Gerathwohl. For the veterans among your Gerathwohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerathwohl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Gerathwohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gerathwohl in 1965 was 75, and 69 in 1985.

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