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Gerfin Family History

Gerfin 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: Gervin, Gerfen, Gerwin, Gerkin, German, Germain, Berlin, Serafin

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Where is the Gerfin family from?

You can see how Gerfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gerfin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerfin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gerfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerfin 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 Gerfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Forelady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerfin. 58% of Gerfin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerfin women worked as a Forelady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerfin were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Forelady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gerfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Gerfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerfin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gerfin. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gerfin. For the veterans among your Gerfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerfin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerfin in 1964 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerfin 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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