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Gerrein Family History

Gerrein 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: Gerren, Germain, Herren, Gerstein, Gervin, Herreid, Ferrin, Herrin

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Where is the Gerrein family from?

You can see how Gerrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Gerrein families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gerrein's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gerrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerrein. 100% of Gerrein men worked as a Pattern Maker. .

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Gerrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrein 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gerrein. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gerrein. For the veterans among your Gerrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gerrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerrein in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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