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Geraldson Family History

Geraldson 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: Haraldson, Geralds, Grandison, Gladson, Erlandson, Gerald, Tharaldson

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Where is the Geraldson family from?

You can see how Geraldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraldson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geraldson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Geraldson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geraldson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Geraldson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraldson 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 Geraldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geraldson. 100% of Geraldson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geraldson women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Geraldson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Geraldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraldson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Geraldson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Geraldson. For the veterans among your Geraldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraldson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Geraldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geraldson in 1971 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraldson 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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