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Gerhand Family History

Gerhand 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: Gernand, Gerhard, Gerland, German, Garland, Berland, Grand, Ferland

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Where is the Gerhand family from?

You can see how Gerhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerhand family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerhand's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerhand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerhand 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 61 census records available for the last name Gerhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhand 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gerhand. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gerhand. For the veterans among your Gerhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Gerhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerhand in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhand 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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