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Gerden Family History

Gerden 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: Gerren, Garden, Gerfen, Gerken, Gerten, Gerdon, Gerde, Gerdes, Werden

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Where is the Gerden family from?

You can see how Gerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gerden families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerden 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 Gerden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerden. 33% of Gerden men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Gerden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerden were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerden 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Gerden. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gerden. For the veterans among your Gerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerden in 1974 was 63, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerden 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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