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Gerchsheimer Family History

Gerchsheimer 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: Gensheimer, Berkheimer, Gegenheimer, Herbolsheimer, Hargesheimer

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Where is the Gerchsheimer family from?

You can see how Gerchsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchsheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerchsheimer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerchsheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerchsheimer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gerchsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchsheimer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gerchsheimer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gerchsheimer. For the veterans among your Gerchsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchsheimer lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Gerchsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerchsheimer in 1996 was 93, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchsheimer 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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