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Gerlitz Family History

Gerlitz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Görlitz in Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerlitz family from?

You can see how Gerlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Gerlitz families living in Alberta. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gerlitz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gerlitz families in 1911.
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What did your Gerlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gerlitz. 29% of Gerlitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerlitz women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Car Repairer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gerlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlitz 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Gerlitz. 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 295 military records available for the last name Gerlitz. For the veterans among your Gerlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerlitz in 1961 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlitz 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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