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Gerringe Family History

Gerringe 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: Gerring, Gerringer, Gorringe, Herring, Herridge, Gehringer, Gehring

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Where is the Gerringe family from?

You can see how Gerringe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerringe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gerringe families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gerringe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerringe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerringe 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 41 census records available for the last name Gerringe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerringe 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Gerringe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gerringe. For the veterans among your Gerringe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerringe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerringe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerringe

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