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Gerrard Family History

Gerrard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gerard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerrard family from?

You can see how Gerrard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,768 Gerrard families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gerrard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerrard families in 1891.
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What did your Gerrard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrard. 9% of Gerrard men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Gerrard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerrard were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Motor Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Gerrard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Gerrard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrard 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerrard. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gerrard. For the veterans among your Gerrard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerrard in 1943 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrard 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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