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Gerfy Family History

Gerfy 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, Gerry, Gray, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery, Percy, Gero

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Where is the Gerfy family from?

You can see how Gerfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerfy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerfy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerfy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerfy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerfy 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 32 census records available for the last name Gerfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerfy 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 Gerfy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gerfy. For the veterans among your Gerfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerfy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gerfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerfy in 1964 was 68, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerfy 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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