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Gerrek Family History

Gerrek 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: Gerren, Garret, Terres, Herre, Herren, Terek, Gerrick, Serres, Germer

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Where is the Gerrek family from?

You can see how Gerrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerrek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gerrek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gerrek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrek 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 42 census records available for the last name Gerrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gerrek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gerrek. For the veterans among your Gerrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gerrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerrek in 1977 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrek 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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