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Gherkins Family History

Gherkins 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: Perkins, Harkins, Gerkin, Jerkins, Herring, Gerbino, Hawkins, Firkins

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Where is the Gherkins family from?

You can see how Gherkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gherkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gherkins family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gherkins's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gherkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherkins 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 151 census records available for the last name Gherkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherkins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gherkins. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gherkins. For the veterans among your Gherkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherkins lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Gherkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gherkins in 1982 was 43, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherkins 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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