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Gerdit Family History

Gerdit 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: Geddie, Herdt, Verdin, Gerbitz, Gervin, Gardin, Gerrits, Gerst

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Where is the Gerdit family from?

You can see how Gerdit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerdit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdit 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 4 census records available for the last name Gerdit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gerdit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerdit. For the veterans among your Gerdit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdit lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerdit

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