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Gerou Name Meaning

Altered form of French Giroux .

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


Similar surnames: Gero, Geron, Heroux, Gertz, Grau, Gerlt, Petrou, Gebo, Herod, Beron

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Where is the Gerou family from?

You can see how Gerou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerou family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerou family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerou's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerou families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerou. 46% of Gerou 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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Brusher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Gerou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerou 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gerou. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gerou. For the veterans among your Gerou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerou lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerou in 1953 was 49, and 56 in 2004.

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