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Gerachel Family History

Gerachel 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: Rachel, Herschel, Gerace, Kachel, Grace, Geraci, Gamache, Crackel

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Where is the Gerachel family from?

You can see how Gerachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerachel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerachel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerachel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerachel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerachel 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 1 census records available for the last name Gerachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerachel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gerachel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerachel. For the veterans among your Gerachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerachel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerachel 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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