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Gerretts Family History

Gerretts 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: Berrett, Garrett, Berretta, Gerrits, Ferrett, Errett, Perretti

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Where is the Gerretts family from?

You can see how Gerretts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerretts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerretts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gerretts family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerretts's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gerretts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gerretts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerretts 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gerretts. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gerretts. For the veterans among your Gerretts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerretts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Gerretts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gerretts in 1965 was 93, and 72 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerretts 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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