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Gerez Family History

Gerez 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: Jerez, Gertz, Gere, Perez, Geren, Hertz, Gee, Gero, Kertz, Gore

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Where is the Gerez family from?

You can see how Gerez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerez family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerez 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 Gerez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerez. 75% of Gerez 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
    75%
  • Bagger
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerez 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gerez. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gerez. For the veterans among your Gerez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gerez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerez in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerez 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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