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Gerenda Family History

Gerenda 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: Merenda, Grenda, Gerena, Gironda, Renda, Granda, Pereida, Pereda

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Where is the Gerenda family from?

You can see how Gerenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerenda families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerenda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerenda 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 Gerenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerenda. 100% of Gerenda men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gerenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gerenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerenda 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gerenda. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gerenda. For the veterans among your Gerenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerenda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerenda in 1964 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerenda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerenda 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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