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Gerenz Family History

Gerenz 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: Grenz, Ferenz, Gerena, Geren, Gren, Jerez, Goren, Lorenz, Krenz

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gerenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerenz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gerenz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gerenz. For the veterans among your Gerenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerenz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gerenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerenz in 1970 was 86, and 96 in 2001.

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