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Gerzin Family History

Gerzin 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: Gervin, Gerwin, Gerkin, German, Germain, Berlin, Gerbino, Merlin

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Where is the Gerzin family from?

You can see how Gerzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerzin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerzin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerzin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerzin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerzin 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 Gerzin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Gerzin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gerzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerzin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gerzin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerzin. For the veterans among your Gerzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerzin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gerzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerzin in 1974 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerzin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerzin 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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