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Gerren Family History

Gerren Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Guérin (see Guerin).

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


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Where is the Gerren family from?

You can see how Gerren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gerren families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gerren's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gerren families in 1891.
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What did your Gerren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerren. 100% of Gerren 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerren 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gerren. 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 305 military records available for the last name Gerren. For the veterans among your Gerren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerren lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerren in 1953 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerren 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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