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Geriet Family History

Geriet 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: Garret, Geist, Erie, Geier, Grist, Germer, Grief, Vernet, Grieb

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Where is the Geriet family from?

You can see how Geriet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geriet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Geriet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geriet family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geriet's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Geriet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geriet 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 25 census records available for the last name Geriet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geriet 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 Geriet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geriet. For the veterans among your Geriet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geriet 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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