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Gerrow Family History

Gerrow 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: Gerow, Merrow, Garrow, Perrow, Derrow, Barrow, Cerro, Gero, Perron

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Where is the Gerrow family from?

You can see how Gerrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 43 Gerrow families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gerrow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerrow. 100% of Gerrow 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrow 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gerrow. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gerrow. For the veterans among your Gerrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerrow in 1961 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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