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Gerringer Family History

Gerringer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Geringer.

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


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Where is the Gerringer family from?

You can see how Gerringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Gerringer families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerringer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gerringer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerringer 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 Gerringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerringer. 21% of Gerringer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Gerringer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerringer were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    12%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Gerringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerringer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Gerringer. 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 634 military records available for the last name Gerringer. For the veterans among your Gerringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerringer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gerringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerringer in 1945 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerringer 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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