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Gherardi Family History

Gherardi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gherardo one of the many Italian equivalents of Gerard.

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


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Where is the Gherardi family from?

You can see how Gherardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gherardi families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gherardi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gherardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherardi 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 Gherardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gherardi. 20% of Gherardi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gherardi women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gherardi were Mechanic and Dressmaker.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Architect
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Gherardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Gherardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherardi 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Gherardi. 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 311 military records available for the last name Gherardi. For the veterans among your Gherardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherardi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gherardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gherardi in 1944 was 31, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherardi 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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