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Gerrie Family History

Gerrie Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): from a short form of Garioch a habitational name from a place so called in Aberdeenshire. Irish and Scottish: sometimes a variant of Geary .

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


Similar surnames: Gorrie, Ferrie, Geddie, Ferris, Ferree, Ferrin, Gere, Ferrier, Henrie

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Where is the Gerrie family from?

You can see how Gerrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Gerrie families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gerrie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant (clerical) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrie. 100% of Gerrie men worked as a Civil Servant (clerical) and 84% of Gerrie 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

  • Civil Servant (clerical)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gerrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerrie. 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 768 military records available for the last name Gerrie. For the veterans among your Gerrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerrie in 1944 was 25, and 96 in 2004.

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