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Gerris Family History

Gerris 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: Ferris, Terris, Gerrish, Gerrits, Perris, Garris, Gerrie, Gehris

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Where is the Gerris family from?

You can see how Gerris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Gerris families living in New Brunswick. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gerris's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Gerris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerris. 47% of Gerris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerris were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Gerris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerris 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Gerris. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gerris. For the veterans among your Gerris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gerris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerris in 1968 was 75, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerris 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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