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Gerads Family History

Gerads Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from a dissimilated form of the personal name Gerard (see Gerhardt).

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


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Where is the Gerads family from?

You can see how Gerads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerads family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gerads families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gerads family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerads's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gerads families in 1911.
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What did your Gerads ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerads. 80% of Gerads 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
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Gerads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerads 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gerads. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gerads. For the veterans among your Gerads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerads lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerads in 1967 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerads 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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