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Gerdin Family History

Gerdin 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: Verdin, Gervin, Gardin, Gerdon, Gerwin, Gerding, Gordin, Gerkin

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Where is the Gerdin family from?

You can see how Gerdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gerdin family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerdin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerdin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerdin. 25% of Gerdin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gerdin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerdin were Farmer and Laundress. .

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdin 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Gerdin. 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 164 military records available for the last name Gerdin. For the veterans among your Gerdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gerdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerdin in 1968 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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