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Gerr Family History

Gerr 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: Garr, Gero, Kerr, Herr, Gera, Gery, Gehr, Geer, Gere, Gerl

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Where is the Gerr family from?

You can see how Gerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerr family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerr's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerr. 45% of Gerr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerr women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerr 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Gerr. 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 587 military records available for the last name Gerr. For the veterans among your Gerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerr in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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