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Gemrich Family History

Gemrich 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: Gerich, Genrich, Emrich, Hemrich, Fenrich, Gerrick, Perich, Ehrich

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Where is the Gemrich family from?

You can see how Gemrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gemrich families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Gemrich families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gemrich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gemrich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gemrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemrich 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gemrich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gemrich. For the veterans among your Gemrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemrich lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Gemrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gemrich in 1987 was 82, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gemrich 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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