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Geerdes Family History

Geerdes Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Gerdes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geerdes family from?

You can see how Geerdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerdes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geerdes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Geerdes family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Geerdes's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Geerdes families in 1841.
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What did your Geerdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geerdes. 53% of Geerdes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geerdes women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Geerdes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geerdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerdes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geerdes. 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 355 military records available for the last name Geerdes. For the veterans among your Geerdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerdes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Geerdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Geerdes in 1957 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geerdes 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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