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Gerrand Family History

Gerrand 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: Ferrand, Gernand, Garrand, Gerrard, Gerland, Gerrald, German, Verran

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Where is the Gerrand family from?

You can see how Gerrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerrand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Gerrand families living in Warwickshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gerrand's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gerrand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrand 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 Gerrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerrand. 78% of Gerrand 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Invalid
    23%

What Gerrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrand 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Gerrand. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gerrand. For the veterans among your Gerrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrand lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Gerrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerrand in 1984 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrand 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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