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Gjerp Family History

Gjerp 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: Gero, Gera, Gery, Geer, Gere, Terp, Gerl, Geers, Gerk, Gjerde

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Where is the Gjerp family from?

You can see how Gjerp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjerp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gjerp families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjerp's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gjerp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjerp 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 Gjerp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjerp. 100% of Gjerp men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Gjerp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gjerp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjerp 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 Gjerp. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gjerp. For the veterans among your Gjerp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjerp lifespan?

Average Gjerp life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjerp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjerp 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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