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Gierula Family History

Gierula 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: Guerra, Giesel, Perla, Hietala, Giebel, Sekula, Bierly, Riera, Gera

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Where is the Gierula family from?

You can see how Gierula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierula family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gierula's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gierula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gierula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierula. 100% of Gierula women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Gierula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gierula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierula 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gierula. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gierula. For the veterans among your Gierula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierula lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gierula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gierula in 1963 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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