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Gerdine Family History

Gerdine 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: Gerding, Berdine, Geddie, Gerbino, Grine, Verdin, Gervin, Gardin

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Where is the Gerdine family from?

You can see how Gerdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerdine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gerdine families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gerdine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerdine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdine 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 Gerdine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdine. 24% of Gerdine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerdine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerdine were Medical Doctor and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Medical Doctor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Gerdine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdine 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Gerdine. 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 118 military records available for the last name Gerdine. For the veterans among your Gerdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gerdine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gerdine in 1967 was 83, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdine 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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