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Gercak Family History

Gercak 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: German, Gera, Cermak, Merck, Bercaw, Gerk, Jerzak, Erck, Gereau, Geck

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Where is the Gercak family from?

You can see how Gercak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gercak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gercak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gercak families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gercak's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gercak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gercak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gercak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gercak. 100% of Gercak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gercak women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gercak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gercak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gercak 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gercak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gercak. For the veterans among your Gercak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gercak lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Gercak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gercak in 1947 was 43, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gercak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gercak 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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