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Gerchman Family History

Gerchman 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: Gershman, German, Reichman, Teachman, Gerstman, Marchman, Parchman

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Where is the Gerchman family from?

You can see how Gerchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gerchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerchman family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerchman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerchman. 60% of Gerchman men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

What Gerchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Gerchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gerchman. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gerchman. For the veterans among your Gerchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gerchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gerchman in 1959 was 50, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchman 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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