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Gerren Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Guérin (see Guerin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerten, Gerfen, Gerken, Warren, Ferren, Herren, Perrin, Geron, Gergen

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Where is the Gerren family from?

You can see how Gerren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gerren families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerren's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerren. 38% of Gerren men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gerren women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerren were Painter and Laundress. .

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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
    38%
  • Partner
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerren 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gerren. 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 305 military records available for the last name Gerren. For the veterans among your Gerren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerren lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerren in 1953 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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