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Gerlinger Name Meaning

German: topographic name derived from the field name Girlet denoting a stand or copse of alders. Compare Garlinger .

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


Similar surnames: Berlinger, Garlinger, Erlinger, Herlinger, Werlinger, Perlinger

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Where is the Gerlinger family from?

You can see how Gerlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Gerlinger families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerlinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Gerlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerlinger. 20% of Gerlinger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gerlinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerlinger were Cable Splicer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Pharmacist
    10%
  • Cable Splicer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlinger 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Gerlinger. 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 814 military records available for the last name Gerlinger. For the veterans among your Gerlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gerlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerlinger in 1957 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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