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Gerry Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): of Norman origin a variant of Geary . Possibly an altered form of German Gehri a variant of Gehr

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


Similar surnames: Geary, Gery, Berry, Burry, Jerry, Gary, Geery, Geer, Werry, Derry

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Where is the Gerry family from?

You can see how Gerry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 87 Gerry families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gerry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerry families in 1911.
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What did your Gerry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gerry. 50% of Gerry men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gerry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerry were Income and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Income
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Gerry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerry 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerry. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Gerry. For the veterans among your Gerry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerry lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gerry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerry in 1941 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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