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Gerries Family History

Gerries 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: Ferries, Gerrits, Gerrie, Ferrier, Terres, Perrier, Gerrick, Serres

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Where is the Gerries family from?

You can see how Gerries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerries family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerries families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Gerries families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerries's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gerries families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gerries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerries 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gerries. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gerries. For the veterans among your Gerries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerries 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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