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Gerrah Family History

Gerrah 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: German, Serra, Verran, Guerra, Gera, Ferraz, Terra, Herran, Cerra

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Where is the Gerrah family from?

You can see how Gerrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gerrah families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerrah's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerrah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gerrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrah 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gerrah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gerrah. For the veterans among your Gerrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrah 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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