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Gerrald Family History

Gerrald Name Meaning

Altered form of Gerald .

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


Similar surnames: Terral, Garrand, Gerald, Gerl, Gerould, Fernald, Geralds, Berwald

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Where is the Gerrald family from?

You can see how Gerrald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gerrald families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrald's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gerrald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerrald. 59% of Gerrald men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerrald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrald 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Gerrald. 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 505 military records available for the last name Gerrald. For the veterans among your Gerrald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrald lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerrald in 1952 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

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