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Gerdor Family History

Gerdor 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: Gerdon, Gordon, Gero, Herder, Gelder, Germer, Vernor, Gerou, Werder

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Where is the Gerdor family from?

You can see how Gerdor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gerdor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerdor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdor 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 11 census records available for the last name Gerdor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gerdor. 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 Gerdor. For the veterans among your Gerdor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdor lifespan?

Average Gerdor life expectancy in 1963 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdor 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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