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Gerigk Family History

Gerigk 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: Gerik, Gerig, Geurink, Gerrick, Gerich, Gerk, Gericke, Derick, Gerwig

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Where is the Gerigk family from?

You can see how Gerigk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerigk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerigk family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerigk's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerigk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerigk 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 79 census records available for the last name Gerigk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerigk 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gerigk. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gerigk. For the veterans among your Gerigk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerigk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gerigk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerigk in 1967 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerigk 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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