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Geraets Family History

Geraets 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: Gerrits, Gerdts, Gerdes, Gerads, Geralds, Geraty, Gerges, Gerety

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Where is the Geraets family from?

You can see how Geraets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geraets family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Geraets's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Geraets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraets 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 Geraets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geraets. 63% of Geraets men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geraets 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
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Geraets family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Geraets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraets 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Geraets. 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 52 military records available for the last name Geraets. For the veterans among your Geraets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraets lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geraets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geraets in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraets 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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