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Gerred Family History

Gerred Surname Meaning

see Garrett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gerred family from?

You can see how Gerred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Gerred families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gerred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerred 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 Gerred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerred. 60% of Gerred men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Gerred 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

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • House Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerred 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gerred. 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 230 military records available for the last name Gerred. For the veterans among your Gerred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerred lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gerred in 1964 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerred 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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