Gerlt Surname Meaning & Gerlt Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Gerlt family from?

You can see how Gerlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerlt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gerlt families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gerlt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gerlt families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Gerlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlt 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Gerlt. 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 277 military records available for the last name Gerlt. For the veterans among your Gerlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gerlt in 1944 was 21, and 63 in 2004.

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Gerlt Family History