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Gherardo Family History

Gherardo 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: Gherardi, Gerardo, Gerard, Guerard, Herard, Gerardi, Berardo, Gerardy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherardo 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 20 census records available for the last name Gherardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherardo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gherardo. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Gherardo. For the veterans among your Gherardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherardo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Gherardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gherardo in 1970 was 61, and 83 in 1996.

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