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Gercie Family History

Gercie 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: Gerrie, Geddie, Erie, Geraci, Garcia, Gervin, Serie, Gere, Lerche

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Where is the Gercie family from?

You can see how Gercie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gercie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gercie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Gercie family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gercie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gercie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gercie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gercie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gercie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gercie. For the veterans among your Gercie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gercie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Gercie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gercie in 1968 was 56, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gercie 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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