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Gerrad Family History

Gerrad Surname Meaning

see Garrett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gerrad family from?

You can see how Gerrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gerrad families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerrad's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gerrad families in 1891.
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What did your Gerrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrad. 34% of Gerrad men worked as a Leather Worker and 100% of Gerrad 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Worker
    34%
  • Coal Miner Clipper On Rope
    34%
  • Coal Getter fitter (heavy)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gerrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Gerrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrad 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gerrad. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gerrad. For the veterans among your Gerrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrad lifespan?

Average Gerrad life expectancy in 1979 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrad 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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