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Gherkin Family History

Gherkin 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: Gerkin, Chernin, Harkin, Henkin, Guerin, Sherrin, Gervin, Heskin

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Where is the Gherkin family from?

You can see how Gherkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gherkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gherkin families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gherkin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gherkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Gherkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gherkin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gherkin. For the veterans among your Gherkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gherkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gherkin in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherkin 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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