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Gerad Family History

Gerad 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: Grad, Gera, Gerard, Gerald, Nerad, Gerads, German, Graf, Herod, Gray

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Where is the Gerad family from?

You can see how Gerad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerad family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerad 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 Gerad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerad. 50% of Gerad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerad women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Gerad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerad 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gerad. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gerad. For the veterans among your Gerad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Gerad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gerad in 1974 was 87, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerad 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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