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Gerdis Family History

Gerdis 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: Gerdts, Gerdes, Geddis, Geddie, Gareis, Verdin, Ferris, Dardis

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Where is the Gerdis family from?

You can see how Gerdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerdis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gerdis family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerdis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdis 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 Gerdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdis. 23% of Gerdis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerdis women worked as a Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gerdis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdis 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gerdis. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gerdis. For the veterans among your Gerdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gerdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gerdis in 1967 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerdis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdis 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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