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Gerces Family History

Gerces 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: Garces, Gerdes, Gerges, Hermes, Terres, Mercer, Gorges, Berkes

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Where is the Gerces family from?

You can see how Gerces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerces family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerces family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerces's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerces families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerces 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 22 census records available for the last name Gerces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerces 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gerces. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerces. For the veterans among your Gerces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerces lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gerces life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gerces in 1969 was 72, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerces 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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