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Gerding Family History

Gerding Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named (in Lower Saxony or in the province of Drenthe) once belonging to a certain Gerd and his kin.

The personal name Gerd is a shortened form of Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Gerding family from?

You can see how Gerding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gerding families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gerding's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gerding families in 1911.
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What did your Gerding ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerding. 100% of Gerding 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerding 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Gerding. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerding. For the veterans among your Gerding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerding lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gerding in 1953 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerding 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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