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Gerik Family History

Gerik Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gehrig.

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


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Where is the Gerik family from?

You can see how Gerik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gerik families living in Michigan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gerik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerik 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 Gerik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerik. 32% of Gerik men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gerik women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerik were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Gerik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Gerik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerik 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gerik. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gerik. For the veterans among your Gerik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gerik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerik in 1958 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerik 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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