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Gerkie Family History

Gerkie 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: Gerrie, Gerke, Gerkin, Berke, Geddie, Erie, Reekie, Leckie, Gervin

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Where is the Gerkie family from?

You can see how Gerkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gerkie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerkie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gerkie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerkie 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 Gerkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerkie. 100% of Gerkie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gerkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Gerkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gerkie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gerkie. For the veterans among your Gerkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Gerkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gerkie in 1973 was 82, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerkie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerkie 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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