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Gerer Family History

Gerer 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: Geyer, Geier, Germer, Geer, Geter, Gerber, Gere, Gerger, Gerner

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Where is the Gerer family from?

You can see how Gerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerer families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gerer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerer 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 Gerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerer. 50% of Gerer men worked as a Tool Maker and 100% of Gerer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Gerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gerer. 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 148 military records available for the last name Gerer. For the veterans among your Gerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Gerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gerer in 1970 was 86, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerer 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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