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Gerardy Family History

Gerardy Surname Meaning

German Walloon and French (mainly Lorraine): Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name German Gerhard.

French Gérard (see Gerard) from Gerardi, the genitive of the Latinized form Gerardus.

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


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Where is the Gerardy family from?

You can see how Gerardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerardy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gerardy families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gerardy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerardy families in 1891.
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What did your Gerardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerardy. 100% of Gerardy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerardy 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Gerardy. 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 154 military records available for the last name Gerardy. For the veterans among your Gerardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerardy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gerardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerardy in 1955 was 33, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerardy 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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