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Gerock Family History

Gerock 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: Gerlock, Brock, Rock, Krock, Gero, Glock, Geraci, Gerrick, Sprock

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Where is the Gerock family from?

You can see how Gerock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gerock families living in Isle of Man. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gerock's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerock 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 Gerock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerock. 20% of Gerock men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Gerock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerock were Fisherman and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Fisherman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Gerock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerock 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gerock. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gerock. For the veterans among your Gerock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerock in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerock 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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