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Gerzema Family History

Gerzema 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: Gerdeman, Gerena, Gerleman, Herrema, Geremia, German, Herrera

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Where is the Gerzema family from?

You can see how Gerzema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerzema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerzema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gerzema families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerzema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerzema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerzema 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 Gerzema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerzema. 50% of Gerzema men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Gerzema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Gerzema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerzema 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gerzema. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gerzema. For the veterans among your Gerzema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerzema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gerzema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gerzema in 1969 was 93, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerzema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerzema 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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