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Gereaue Family History

Gereaue 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: Gereau, Gerecke, Gareau, Graue, Gervase, Greaux, Gerace, German

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Where is the Gereaue family from?

You can see how Gereaue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereaue family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gereaue family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gereaue's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gereaue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereaue 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 9 census records available for the last name Gereaue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereaue 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gereaue. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gereaue. For the veterans among your Gereaue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereaue lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1988, in the United States, Gereaue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gereaue in 1947 was 39, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereaue 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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