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Gerac Family History

Gerac 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: Geraci, Gera, Gerace, German, Graf, Gray, Grau, Gero, Grad, Bera

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Where is the Gerac family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerac. 100% of Gerac 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%

What Gerac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gerac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerac 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gerac. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gerac. For the veterans among your Gerac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerac lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gerac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerac in 1970 was 65, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerac 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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