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Gerchas Family History

Gerchas 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, Derham, Marchal, Kershaw, Burcham, Demchak, Purchase, Merhar

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Where is the Gerchas family from?

You can see how Gerchas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerchas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerchas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerchas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerchas 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 38 census records available for the last name Gerchas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerchas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gerchas. For the veterans among your Gerchas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gerchas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerchas in 1972 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchas 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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