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Gjers Family History

Gjers 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: Geers, Goers, Gero, Evers, Byers, Gera, Gress, Ayers, Beers, Myers

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Where is the Gjers family from?

You can see how Gjers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gjers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gjers families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gjers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjers 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 Gjers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gjers. 100% of Gjers women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Gjers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gjers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjers 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gjers. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gjers. For the veterans among your Gjers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gjers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gjers in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjers 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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