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Gerrets Family History

Gerrets 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: Gerrits, Garret, Terres, Berreth, Berrett, Garrett, Serres, Gerren

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Where is the Gerrets family from?

You can see how Gerrets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrets family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerrets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerrets family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerrets's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerrets families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrets 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 Gerrets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerrets. 43% of Gerrets men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Gerrets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrets 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Gerrets. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gerrets. For the veterans among your Gerrets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrets lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerrets in 1970 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrets 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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