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Gerd Family History

Gerd 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: Gero, Gard, Herd, Gera, Gery, Gere, Gerl, Gerk, Gerde, Gerg

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Where is the Gerd family from?

You can see how Gerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gerd families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerd's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gerd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerd 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 Gerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerd. 50% of Gerd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerd women worked as a New Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Spinner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Laborer
    100%

What Gerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Gerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerd 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Gerd. 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 962 military records available for the last name Gerd. For the veterans among your Gerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerd in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerd 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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