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Gerkepott Family History

Gerkepott 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: Perkett, Herriott, Burkett, Beckett, Hergott, Garnett, Berrett

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Where is the Gerkepott family from?

You can see how Gerkepott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerkepott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerkepott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gerkepott families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerkepott's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gerkepott families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gerkepott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkepott 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerkepott. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerkepott. For the veterans among your Gerkepott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkepott lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Gerkepott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerkepott in 1991 was 92, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerkepott 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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