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Gerda Family History

Gerda 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: Cerda, Gera, Serda, Derda, Herda, Gerde, German, Serra, Guerra, Garde

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Where is the Gerda family from?

You can see how Gerda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gerda families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gerda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerda 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 Gerda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerda. 24% of Gerda men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gerda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerda were Labor and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

What Gerda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Gerda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerda 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Gerda. 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 117 military records available for the last name Gerda. For the veterans among your Gerda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gerda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gerda in 1968 was 85, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerda 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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