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Gerve Family History

Gerve 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: Gere, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerke, George, Neve, Grave, Gee, Berke, Grove

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Where is the Gerve family from?

You can see how Gerve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Gerve families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gerve's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Gerve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerve 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Gerve. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gerve. For the veterans among your Gerve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerve lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gerve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gerve in 1973 was 88, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerve 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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