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Gerdanc Family History

Gerdanc 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: German, Gerdon, Germann, Gerding, Gernand, Gordan, Germani, Germany

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdanc 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 Gerdanc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerdanc. 100% of Gerdanc men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gerdanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdanc 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gerdanc. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gerdanc. For the veterans among your Gerdanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdanc lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Gerdanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gerdanc in 1974 was 83, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdanc 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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