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Gerdan Family History

Gerdan 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: German, Gerdon, Gordan, Berdan, Gordon, Germain, Jordan, Gorman

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Where is the Gerdan family from?

You can see how Gerdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerdan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerdan family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerdan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdan 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 Gerdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdan. 42% of Gerdan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gerdan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerdan were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Gerdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Gerdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdan 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Gerdan. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gerdan. For the veterans among your Gerdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gerdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gerdan in 1946 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdan 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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