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Gerrald Family History

Gerrald Name Meaning

Altered form of Gerald .

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


Similar surnames: Terral, Garrand, Gerald, Gerl, Gerould, Fernald, Geralds, Berwald

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Where is the Gerrald family from?

You can see how Gerrald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gerrald families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gerrald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerrald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrald. 100% of Gerrald men worked as a Market Gardner and 78% of Gerrald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Market Gardner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerrald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrald 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Gerrald. 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 505 military records available for the last name Gerrald. For the veterans among your Gerrald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrald lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerrald in 1952 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

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