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Gerardis Family History

Gerardis 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: Gerardi, Gerard, Ierardi, Girardi, Gherardi, Gerads, Gerardo, Gerardy

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Where is the Gerardis family from?

You can see how Gerardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerardis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerardis family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerardis's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerardis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerardis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerardis. 100% of Gerardis 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Gerardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerardis 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Gerardis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gerardis. For the veterans among your Gerardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerardis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gerardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerardis in 1966 was 85, and 64 in 2004.

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