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Gerash Family History

Gerash 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: Gersh, Grass, Grosh, Geraci, Rash, Gera, Ceraso, Gerard, Barash

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Where is the Gerash family from?

You can see how Gerash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerash family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerash families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerash 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 50 census records available for the last name Gerash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerash 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gerash. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gerash. For the veterans among your Gerash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerash lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Gerash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerash in 1982 was 88, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerash 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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