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Gerdner Family History

Gerdner 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: Gerner, Gardner, Gordner, Gertner, Girdner, Berner, Garner, Verdier

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Where is the Gerdner family from?

You can see how Gerdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerdner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gerdner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerdner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdner 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 Gerdner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdner. 24% of Gerdner men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Gerdner women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerdner were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Gerdner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdner 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Gerdner. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gerdner. For the veterans among your Gerdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Gerdner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerdner in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdner 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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