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Gerches Family History

Gerches 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: Vercher, Lerche, Garces, Zercher, Berchem, Gerdes, Kercher, Gershen

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Where is the Gerches family from?

You can see how Gerches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerches families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerches's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerches 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 24 census records available for the last name Gerches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerches 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gerches. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gerches. For the veterans among your Gerches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerches lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gerches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerches in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerches 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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