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Gerland Family History

Gerland Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Garland . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Garland, Germany, Germann, Grand, Ferrand, German, Berland, Morland

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Where is the Gerland family from?

You can see how Gerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Gerland families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gerland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gerland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerland 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Gerland. 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 644 military records available for the last name Gerland. For the veterans among your Gerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerland in 1959 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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