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Gerardi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the ancient Germanic personal name Gerardo (see Gerard ). This surname is also found in southern France. German and French (mainly Nord): Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name German Gerhard French Gérard (see Gerard ) using the genitive of the Latinized form Gerardus.

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


Similar surnames: Gerardo, Ierardi, Girardi, Gerard, Gilardi, Gherardi, Berardi

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Where is the Gerardi family from?

You can see how Gerardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerardi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gerardi families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gerardi's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerardi families in 1880.
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What did your Gerardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerardi. 100% of Gerardi men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerardi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerardi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerardi. For the veterans among your Gerardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerardi lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gerardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerardi in 1941 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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