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Gerat Family History

Gerat 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: Gera, Gerst, Gerlt, Geraty, German, Graf, Gray, Grau, Grant, Geist

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Where is the Gerat family from?

You can see how Gerat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerat families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gerat's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gerat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerat. 50% of Gerat men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gerat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerat 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gerat. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gerat. For the veterans among your Gerat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerat lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gerat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerat in 1955 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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