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Gerforth Family History

Gerforth 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: Herfurth, Goforth, Hepworth, Danforth, Keyworth, Forth, Befort

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Where is the Gerforth family from?

You can see how Gerforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gerforth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerforth 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 13 census records available for the last name Gerforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerforth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gerforth. 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 Gerforth. For the veterans among your Gerforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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