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Gerdt Family History

Gerdt 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: Herdt, Gerst, Gerndt, Gerlt, Gerde, Gerdts, Goerdt, Garde, Geist

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Where is the Gerdt family from?

You can see how Gerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gerdt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerdt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gerdt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdt 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 Gerdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdt. 28% of Gerdt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gerdt women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gerdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Gerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdt 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Gerdt. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gerdt. For the veterans among your Gerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerdt in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdt 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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