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Gerrits Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements gar, ger ‘spear’, ‘lance’ + hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’; a variant of Gerhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gerrick, Terris, Gerwig, Merritt, Gerdts, Geurts, Merrick, Ferris

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Gerrits Family Origin

Where is the Gerrits family from?

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You can see how Gerrits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerrits families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gerrits families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gerrits's in the UK. London had the highest population of Gerrits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gerrits Family Occupations

What did your Gerrits ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Gerrits occupation in the UK was Outfitter. 100% of Gerrits's were Outfitters.

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  • Outfitter

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gerrits ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Gerrits Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerrits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrits census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gerrits. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerrits. For the veterans among your Gerrits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gerrits Life Expectancy

What is the average Gerrits lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gerrits in 1961 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrits 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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