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Gerchy Family History

Gerchy 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: Percy, Beachy, Ferch, Lerch, Mercy, Gery, Perch, Berch, Gerich

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Where is the Gerchy family from?

You can see how Gerchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerchy families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gerchy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerchy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerchy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerchy 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 22 census records available for the last name Gerchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerchy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerchy. For the veterans among your Gerchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Gerchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gerchy in 1963 was 76, and 54 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchy 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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