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Gerras Family History

Gerras 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: Perras, German, Serra, Arras, Verran, Guerra, Terres, Porras, Carras

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Where is the Gerras family from?

You can see how Gerras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerras families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Gerras families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerras's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gerras families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gerras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerras 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gerras. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gerras. For the veterans among your Gerras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gerras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerras in 1965 was 73, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerras 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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