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Gerrar Family History

Gerrar 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: Gerrard, Ferrar, German, Serra, Verran, Guerra, Merhar, Farrar, Gera

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Where is the Gerrar family from?

You can see how Gerrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gerrar family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrar's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gerrar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gerrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrar 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gerrar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerrar. For the veterans among your Gerrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrar lifespan?

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