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Gerie Family History

Gerie 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: Erie, Serie, Gere, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerrie, Gerik, Gerke, Gerig, George

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Where is the Gerie family from?

You can see how Gerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gerie family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Gerie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerie 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 238 census records available for the last name Gerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerie 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gerie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gerie. For the veterans among your Gerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Gerie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerie in 1976 was 46, and 65 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerie 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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