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Gerlock Family History

Gerlock Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gerlach or variant of the Slavic form Gerloch.

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


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Where is the Gerlock family from?

You can see how Gerlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gerlock families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gerlock's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gerlock families in 1911.
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What did your Gerlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerlock. 100% of Gerlock men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gerlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlock 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Gerlock. 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 325 military records available for the last name Gerlock. For the veterans among your Gerlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlock lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerlock in 1950 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlock 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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