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Gearde Family History

Gearde 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: Garde, Gerde, George, Beard, Geary, Gade, Grande, Gard, Verde, Eade

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Where is the Gearde family from?

You can see how Gearde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gearde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gearde family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gearde's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Gearde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gearde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearde 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gearde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gearde. For the veterans among your Gearde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearde lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Gearde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gearde in 1977 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearde 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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