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Gehrsitz Family History

Gehrsitz Surname 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: Gerbitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz, Garlitz, Gertz, Gritz, Gehring, Gerrits

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Where is the Gehrsitz family from?

You can see how Gehrsitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrsitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrsitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gehrsitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrsitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gehrsitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gehrsitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrsitz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gehrsitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 265 military records available for the last name Gehrsitz. For the veterans among your Gehrsitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrsitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gehrsitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gehrsitz in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrsitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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