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Gerfe Family History

Gerfe 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: Gere, Gerfen, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerke, George, Gee, Berke, Garde, Gero

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Where is the Gerfe family from?

You can see how Gerfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerfe family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gerfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gerfe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerfe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerfe 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 34 census records available for the last name Gerfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerfe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerfe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gerfe. For the veterans among your Gerfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerfe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Gerfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerfe in 1978 was 71, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerfe 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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