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Gerdans Family History

Gerdans 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, Gervais, Gerdon, Germann, Gerdts, Gerdes, Gerding, Gernand

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Where is the Gerdans family from?

You can see how Gerdans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdans family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerdans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gerdans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerdans. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gerdans. For the veterans among your Gerdans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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