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Gerdo Family History

Gerdo 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, Gerdon, Gerde, Gordon, Garde, Mero, Cerro, Cardo, Endo, Cerda

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Where is the Gerdo family from?

You can see how Gerdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerdo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdo 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 Gerdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerdo. 100% of Gerdo men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gerdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdo 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gerdo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gerdo. For the veterans among your Gerdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gerdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerdo in 1973 was 87, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdo 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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