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Gerdau Family History

Gerdau 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: Gereau, German, Grau, Cerda, Gera, Gerou, Serda, Gerdon, Derda, Herda

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Where is the Gerdau family from?

You can see how Gerdau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerdau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gerdau families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gerdau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerdau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdau 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 Gerdau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerdau. 100% of Gerdau 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gerdau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Gerdau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdau 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Gerdau. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gerdau. For the veterans among your Gerdau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gerdau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerdau in 1960 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerdau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdau 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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