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Gerot Family History

Gerot 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, Gerou, Geron, Gerst, Gerow, Gerlt, Perot, Herod, Heron, Geist

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Where is the Gerot family from?

You can see how Gerot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gerot families living in Iowa. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gerot's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gerot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerot. 42% of Gerot 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Gerot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerot 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gerot. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gerot. For the veterans among your Gerot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gerot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gerot in 1965 was 83, and 57 in 2003.

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