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Gerks Family History

Gerks 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: Gerk, Berks, Yerks, Derks, Perks, Gerke, Berke, Gero, Berk, Perko

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Where is the Gerks family from?

You can see how Gerks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gerks families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerks's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gerks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerks 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 Gerks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Gerks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Gerks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerks 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gerks. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gerks. For the veterans among your Gerks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gerks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerks in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerks 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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