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Gersard Family History

Gersard 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: Gerard, Gerrard, Gerhard, Bernard, Gossard, Lessard, Gerald, Gerhardt

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Where is the Gersard family from?

You can see how Gersard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gersard family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gersard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gersard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gersard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gersard. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gersard. For the veterans among your Gersard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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