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Gjerde Family History

Gjerde Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from Old Norse gerthi ‘enclosed land’ (i.e. pasture).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gjerde family from?

You can see how Gjerde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjerde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gjerde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Gjerde families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjerde's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gjerde families in 1880.
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What did your Gjerde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gjerde. 52% of Gjerde men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gjerde women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gjerde were Pastor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Pastor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gjerde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjerde 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gjerde. 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 244 military records available for the last name Gjerde. For the veterans among your Gjerde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjerde lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gjerde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gjerde in 1957 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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