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Gercz Family History

Gercz 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: Gertz, Hertz, Percy, Gero, Kertz, Jerez, Geraci, Gera, Ferch, Lerch

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Where is the Gercz family from?

You can see how Gercz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gercz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gercz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gercz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gercz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gercz 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 35 census records available for the last name Gercz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gercz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gercz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gercz. For the veterans among your Gercz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gercz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Gercz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gercz in 1979 was 72, and 82 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gercz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gercz 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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