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Gerbrand Family History

Gerbrand 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: Ferrand, Erbland, Gernand, Garrand, Bertrand, Gerrard, Gerland

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Where is the Gerbrand family from?

You can see how Gerbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerbrand families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gerbrand's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbrand 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 Gerbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerbrand. 73% of Gerbrand men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%

What Gerbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Gerbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbrand 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Gerbrand. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gerbrand. For the veterans among your Gerbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbrand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gerbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gerbrand in 1968 was 61, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbrand 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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