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Gerza Family History

Gerza 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: Gera, Garza, German, Serra, Reza, Guerra, Gero, Perla, Cerda, Bera

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Where is the Gerza family from?

You can see how Gerza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerza families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Gerza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gerza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerza. 60% of Gerza 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Gerza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerza 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Gerza. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gerza. For the veterans among your Gerza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerza lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gerza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerza in 1969 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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