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Gerbrandt Family History

Gerbrandt 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: Gerbracht, Gebhardt, Ferrando, Gernhardt, Ferrand, Brandt, Gerndt

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Where is the Gerbrandt family from?

You can see how Gerbrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbrandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbrandt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Gerbrandt families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerbrandt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gerbrandt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbrandt 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 Gerbrandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerbrandt. 73% of Gerbrandt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%

What Gerbrandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbrandt 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gerbrandt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gerbrandt. For the veterans among your Gerbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbrandt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gerbrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gerbrandt in 1971 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbrandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbrandt 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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