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Gerleman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Gerlemann: from Gerle (see Gerl ) + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Goleman, Gerdeman, Gudeman, Wernsman, Mehlman, Bergman, Ferdman

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Where is the Gerleman family from?

You can see how Gerleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerleman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gerleman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerleman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerleman. 62% of Gerleman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gerleman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerleman were Crane Operator and Farmer. .

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Crane Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Gerleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerleman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gerleman. 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 181 military records available for the last name Gerleman. For the veterans among your Gerleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerleman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gerleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gerleman in 1952 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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