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Gerlick Family History

Gerlick Name 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: Garlick, Gerrick, Gerlich, Perlick, Gerlock, Herrick, Merrick

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Where is the Gerlick family from?

You can see how Gerlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerlick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gerlick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerlick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerlick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerlick 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 Gerlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerlick. 26% of Gerlick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerlick women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerlick were Attendant and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Gerlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlick 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gerlick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Gerlick. For the veterans among your Gerlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gerlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerlick in 1963 was 70, and 60 in 2003.

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