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Gercey Family History

Gercey 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: Cerney, Percy, Berley, Gurley, Mercer, Berkey, Marcey, Germer, Mercy

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Where is the Gercey family from?

You can see how Gercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gercey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gercey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gercey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gercey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gercey 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 4 census records available for the last name Gercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gercey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gercey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gercey. For the veterans among your Gercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gercey lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Gercey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gercey in 2002 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gercey 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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