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Gerdge Family History

Gerdge 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: Gerde, George, Garde, Geddie, Berge, Perdue, Verge, Verde, Hedge

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Where is the Gerdge family from?

You can see how Gerdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gerdge family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerdge's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerdge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gerdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdge 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gerdge. 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 Gerdge. For the veterans among your Gerdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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