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Gerault Family History

Gerault 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: Perault, Gault, Denault, Gerald, Legault, Brault, Henault, Gerlt

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Where is the Gerault family from?

You can see how Gerault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gerault family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerault's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gerault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerault ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Gerault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Gerault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerault 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gerault. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gerault. For the veterans among your Gerault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerault lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gerault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerault in 1970 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerault 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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