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Gerrietts Family History

Gerrietts 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, Merritts, Herriott, Merritt, Berrett, Garrett, Berretta

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Where is the Gerrietts family from?

You can see how Gerrietts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrietts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gerrietts families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gerrietts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerrietts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrietts 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 Gerrietts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerrietts. 100% of Gerrietts men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gerrietts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrietts 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gerrietts. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gerrietts. For the veterans among your Gerrietts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrietts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gerrietts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerrietts in 1964 was 82, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrietts 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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