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Gerrans Family History

Gerrans Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Gerrans in Cornwall which takes its name from the local patron saint recorded as Saint Gerentus in 1208.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerrans family from?

You can see how Gerrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerrans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Gerrans families living in Cornwall. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gerrans's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gerrans families in 1891.
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What did your Gerrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrans. 100% of Gerrans men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Gerrans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Independent
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrans 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Gerrans. 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 218 military records available for the last name Gerrans. For the veterans among your Gerrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gerrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerrans in 1965 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

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