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Gerreard Family History

Gerreard 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: Gerrard, Gerard, Garrard, Gerhard, Gerrald, Bernhard, Bernard

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Where is the Gerreard family from?

You can see how Gerreard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerreard family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Gerreard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gerreard families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gerreard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerreard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gerreard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerreard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gerreard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerreard. For the veterans among your Gerreard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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