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Gerkin Family History

Gerkin Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex) and German: variant of Gerken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerkin family from?

You can see how Gerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gerkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gerkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerkin families in 1891.
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What did your Gerkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerkin. 100% of Gerkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkin 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Gerkin. 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 818 military records available for the last name Gerkin. For the veterans among your Gerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerkin in 1958 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerkin 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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