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Geroward Family History

Geroward 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: Girouard, Gerard, Goward, Gerrard, Gerhard, Leonard, Seward, Bernhard

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Where is the Geroward family from?

You can see how Geroward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geroward family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geroward's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Geroward families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geroward 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 Geroward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geroward. 78% of Geroward men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Hired Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Geroward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroward 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geroward. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geroward. For the veterans among your Geroward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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