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Gerrier Family History

Gerrier 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: Ferrier, Perrier, Berrier, Verrier, Guerrier, Gerrior, Gerrie

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Where is the Gerrier family from?

You can see how Gerrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 12 Gerrier families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrier's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gerrier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrier 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 Gerrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerrier. 100% of Gerrier men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Gerrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Gerrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrier 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gerrier. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gerrier. For the veterans among your Gerrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrier lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Gerrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerrier in 1996 was 82, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrier 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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