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Gerchik Family History

Gerchik 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: Bercik, Gerik, Germain, Gornik, Geraci, Demchak, Gerrick, Vercher

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Where is the Gerchik family from?

You can see how Gerchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerchik families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerchik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerchik 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 40 census records available for the last name Gerchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchik 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gerchik. 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 Gerchik. For the veterans among your Gerchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gerchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gerchik in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchik 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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