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Gerpe Family History

Gerpe 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: Serpe, Gere, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerke, George, Gee, Berke, Garde, Gero

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Where is the Gerpe family from?

You can see how Gerpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerpe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerpe family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerpe's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerpe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerpe 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 82 census records available for the last name Gerpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerpe 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gerpe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gerpe. For the veterans among your Gerpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerpe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Gerpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerpe in 1971 was 74, and 54 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerpe 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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