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Gerky Family History

Gerky 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: Gery, Gerk, Gerry, Gerke, Gray, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery

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Where is the Gerky family from?

You can see how Gerky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gerky families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gerky's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gerky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerky 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 Gerky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerky. 100% of Gerky 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 Gerky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Gerky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gerky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gerky. For the veterans among your Gerky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gerky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gerky in 1953 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerky 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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