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Gerz Family History

Gerz 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: Gero, Gera, Gery, Gertz, Gere, Gerl, Gerk, Perz, Herz, Getz

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Where is the Gerz family from?

You can see how Gerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gerz family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerz's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gerz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerz 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 Gerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerz. 55% of Gerz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerz women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerz were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Gerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerz 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Gerz. 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 288 military records available for the last name Gerz. For the veterans among your Gerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gerz in 1958 was 36, and 64 in 2002.

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