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Gerdson Family History

Gerdson 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: Gerdon, Gerson, Gordon, Goodson, Person, Merson, Gladson, Nerison

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Where is the Gerdson family from?

You can see how Gerdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gerdson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Gerdson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gerdson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gerdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gerdson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gerdson. For the veterans among your Gerdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerdson

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