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Gerrill Family History

Gerrill 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: Merrill, Perrill, Terrill, Verrill, Ferrill, Grill, Gorrell, Gerrick

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Where is the Gerrill family from?

You can see how Gerrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gerrill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gerrill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gerrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerrill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerrill. For the veterans among your Gerrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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