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Gerkensmeyer Family History

Gerkensmeyer 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: Berkemeyer, Greenamyer, Berkemeier, Priesmeyer, Beckemeyer

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Where is the Gerkensmeyer family from?

You can see how Gerkensmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerkensmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerkensmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gerkensmeyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerkensmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerkensmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerkensmeyer 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 Gerkensmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerkensmeyer. 34% of Gerkensmeyer men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Gerkensmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Gerkensmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkensmeyer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gerkensmeyer. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gerkensmeyer. For the veterans among your Gerkensmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkensmeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gerkensmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerkensmeyer in 1961 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerkensmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerkensmeyer 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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