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Gerus Family History

Gerus 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: Derus, Gero, Cyrus, Gruss, Brus, Fergus, Prus, Reus, Rus, Jesus

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Where is the Gerus family from?

You can see how Gerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gerus families living in Illinois. This was about 12% of all the recorded Gerus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerus 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 Gerus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerus. 60% of Gerus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gerus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerus 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Gerus. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gerus. For the veterans among your Gerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerus in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerus 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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