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Gerrain Family History

Gerrain 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: Germain, German, Verran, Herran, Gervais, Gervin, Ferrin, Gerren

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Where is the Gerrain family from?

You can see how Gerrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerrain family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerrain's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerrain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrain 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 Gerrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerrain. 50% of Gerrain men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Gerrain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gerrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrain 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gerrain. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gerrain. For the veterans among your Gerrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrain lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gerrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerrain in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrain 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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