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Gerdy Family History

Gerdy 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: Gery, Gordy, Gerde, Gerry, Gardy, Gray, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary

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Where is the Gerdy family from?

You can see how Gerdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gerdy families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gerdy's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerdy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdy 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 Gerdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerdy. 43% of Gerdy men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Auditor
    29%

What Gerdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Gerdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdy 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gerdy. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gerdy. For the veterans among your Gerdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gerdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerdy in 1965 was 46, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdy 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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