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Gerrero Family History

Gerrero 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: Terrero, Guerrero, Ferrero, Herrero, Herrera, Ferrera, Germer, Gerber

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Where is the Gerrero family from?

You can see how Gerrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gerrero families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gerrero's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gerrero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrero 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 Gerrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerrero. 43% of Gerrero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerrero women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Picker
    16%
  • Tying Carrots
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerrero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrero 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Gerrero. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gerrero. For the veterans among your Gerrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrero lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerrero in 1968 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerrero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrero 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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