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Gerando Family History

Gerando Surname 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: Gerardo, Grado, Grande, Grand, Fernando, Ferrando, Gerard, Granado

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Where is the Gerando family from?

You can see how Gerando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerando families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gerando's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerando families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Gerando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerando 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gerando. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gerando. For the veterans among your Gerando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerando lifespan?

Average Gerando life expectancy in 1990 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerando ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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