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Gerano Family History

Gerano Name 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: Grano, Verano, Germano, German, Grant, Gaetano, Gero, Gerbino, Cerino

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Where is the Gerano family from?

You can see how Gerano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerano family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerano's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Gerano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerano. 100% of Gerano women worked as a Sales Lady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gerano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerano 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gerano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Gerano. For the veterans among your Gerano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerano lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gerano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gerano in 1972 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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