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Gjere Family History

Gjere 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: Gere, Gjerde, Giere, Ghere, Gee, Gero, Gore, Jerez, Goede, Gera

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Where is the Gjere family from?

You can see how Gjere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gjere families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gjere's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gjere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjere 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 Gjere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gjere. 73% of Gjere men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gjere women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gjere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Gjere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjere 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gjere. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gjere. For the veterans among your Gjere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjere lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gjere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gjere in 1971 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjere 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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