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Gerona Family History

Gerona 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: Verona, Geron, Perona, Grona, Gerena, Heron, Genova, Gero, Corona

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Where is the Gerona family from?

You can see how Gerona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerona families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Gerona families living in Hawaii. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gerona's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Gerona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerona 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 Gerona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerona. 50% of Gerona men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Crane Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Gerona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerona 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gerona. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gerona. For the veterans among your Gerona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerona lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gerona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerona in 1968 was 91, and 76 in 2003.

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