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Geraerdts Family History

Geraerdts 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: Gerard, Gerrits, Gernert, Gerhardt, Gerdts, Gerardi, Gerads, Gerardo

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Where is the Geraerdts family from?

You can see how Geraerdts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraerdts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geraerdts family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geraerdts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geraerdts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraerdts 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 29 census records available for the last name Geraerdts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraerdts 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Geraerdts. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geraerdts. For the veterans among your Geraerdts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraerdts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Geraerdts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Geraerdts in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraerdts 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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