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Gerri Family History

Gerri 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: Gerry, Perri, Cerri, Gerrie, Ferri, Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry

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Where is the Gerri family from?

You can see how Gerri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gerri families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerri's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gerri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerri 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 Gerri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerri. 100% of Gerri men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Gerri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerri 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gerri. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gerri. For the veterans among your Gerri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerri lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gerri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerri in 1972 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerri 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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